Kentsboro is in Middle Wallop, Stockbridge and in Test Valley district. SO20 8DZ 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 Kentsboro, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8DZ 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 area surrounding SO20 8DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 48% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 52% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 8DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 75% 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 | 10.9% | 19.6% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 83.1% | 75% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 30.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.2% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.9% | 71.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 22.7% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 21.1% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -12.5% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around SO20 8DZ this area, 4.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 4.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 4.9% | -12.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 28.2% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 46.6% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 87.9% | -11.0% | 81.4% | 6.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 87% | 84.4% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 7.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 84% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kentsboro was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.3% lower than the Mid Test average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kentsboro has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Mid Test and the 169th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdale Kentsboro, Stockbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-03-18 | £447,601 |
| 4 Kentsboro, Stockbridge, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-12-03 | £439,906 |
| Larch Gables Kentsboro, Stockbridge, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2017-07-21 | £718,020 |
| 4 Kentsboro, Stockbridge, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2016-06-21 | £522,838 |
| Aberdale Kentsboro, Stockbridge, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-11-12 | £457,854 |
SO20 8DZ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 70 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallop Primary School School Lane , Nether Wallop SO20 8EH | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grateley Primary School Grateley , SP11 8JS | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotts Ann Church of England Primary School Duck Street , Abbotts Ann SP11 7FE | 3out of 4 | 3,945 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amport Church of England Primary School The Green , Amport SP11 8BA | 3out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grateley House School Pond Lane , Grateley SP11 8TA | - not rated | 3,716 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farleigh School Red Rice , SP11 7PW | - not rated | 4,030 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Wallop Station SCHOOL OF ARMY AVIATION SCHOOL OF ARMY AVIATION SALISBURY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,055 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 37.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.