SO52 is a postcode district in Test Valley, South East, covering 173 active and 31 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SO52 (24%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (18%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO52 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SO52 are around £424k, up 6.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO52 at 181 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 47 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO52 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Test Valley, South East
SO52 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO52 postcode area.
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Population5,125
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Avg Age47
payments
Avg Income£ 51,900 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
7/10favoriteHealth
3/10workEmployment
5/10diversity_3Diversity
4/10paymentsAffluence
7/10directions_transitTransit
6/10homeHome Ownership
7/10trending_upInvestment
6/10psychology
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO52 spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £424k. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.
home £424,166 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.5%
Economic Activity
46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences342
Shoplifting131
Anti-social behaviour98
Criminal damage and arson88
Other theft64
school Local Schools
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North Baddesley Infant School
Good248 pupils
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North Baddesley Junior School
Good335 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Supermarkets
2 nearby- Coop
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chunkys
- Hong Kong Takeaway
- Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway
- Sheung Moon
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Beadle's
- Bella Vita
- Water Margin
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Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Baddesley Service Station
- Chez Gerrard
- Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bedes Lea
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Area Profile: SO52 · Data under Open Government Licence