Birch Grove is in Chilbolton, Stockbridge and in Test Valley district. SO20 6BH is located in the Harewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birch Grove, Chilbolton, Stockbridge, SO20 6BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO20 6BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.6% | 30.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 48.1% | -13.4% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 11.6% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 54.2% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 30.3% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 15.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 32.6% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.9% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 94.2% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 85.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 85.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 85.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 65.2% | 46.2% | 19.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Grove was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% lower than the Harewood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Birch Grove has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Harewood and the 96th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddocks Birch Grove, Stockbridge, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2006-02-10 | £976,190 |
| Paddocks Birch Grove, Stockbridge, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2002-06-05 | £999,177 |
SO20 6BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO20 6BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO20 6BH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wherwell Primary School Wherwell , SP11 7JP | 3out of 4 | 3,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School The Green , Roberts Road SO21 3RY | 3out of 4 | 5,390 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.