Knockwood Lane is in Nether Wallop, Stockbridge and in Test Valley district. SO20 8EF 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 2005-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Knockwood Lane, Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8EF 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 8EF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 53.9% | 49.6% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 46.1% | 50.4% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 15.7% | 26.6% | 10.9% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 47.2% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 12.1% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 20.9% | 12.6% | -8.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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 | 38.6% | 47.1% | 8.5% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 11% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 17.2% | -11.1% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 18.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 31.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 92.1% | 97.8% | 5.7% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 97.8% | 6.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.2% | 13.5% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knockwood Lane was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.1% higher than the Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knockwood Lane has the 25th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackwater and the 191st highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Knockwood Lane, Stockbridge, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,052,222 | 2023-06-29 | £1,034,352 |
| Willowbrook Knockwood Lane, Stockbridge, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-07-06 | £440,603 |
SO20 8EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8EF 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 | 59 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton Primary School School Lane , Broughton SO20 8AN | 3out of 4 | 4,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grateley Primary School Grateley , SP11 8JS | 3out of 4 | 5,296 yd | Community 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 | 5,222 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Inn | Salisbury Hill, Middle Wallop | 864 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 | 80.0% |
| 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 | 20.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.