Paynes Close is in Broughton, Stockbridge and in Test Valley district. SO20 8AJ is located in the Mid Test 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 Paynes Close, Broughton, Stockbridge, SO20 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO20 8AH, SO20 8AQ, SO20 8EB, SO20 8AG, SO20 8AU, SO20 8AE, SO20 8AW, SO20 8AD, SO20 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO20 8AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51.1% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 48.9% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO20 8AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.7% | 24.5% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 52.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 47.3% | 46.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 11.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.8% | 17.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.2% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 37.8% | 2.8% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97% | 96.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.3% | 94.2% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 94.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Paynes Close was 37.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% higher than the Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Paynes Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackwater and the 196th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Paynes Close, Stockbridge, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-12-12 | £241,928 |
| 11 Paynes Close, Stockbridge, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-01-02 | £308,787 |
| 11 Paynes Close, Stockbridge, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £115,000 | 2001-05-29 | £372,452 |
SO20 8AJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Primary School School Lane , Broughton SO20 8AN | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallop Primary School School Lane , Nether Wallop SO20 8EH | 3out of 4 | 4,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Tytherley Church of England Primary School West Tytherley , The Village SP5 1JX | 3out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Valley School Roman Road , SO20 6HA | 3out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Broughton Primary School NORTH END | grass pitches | 298 yd |
| The Sports Field Buckholt Road | grass pitches | 607 yd |
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.