Area Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO53 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO53 postcode area.

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Population

19,950

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 57,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
workEmployment
9/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

SO53 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £432k.

home £432,553 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO53 is a postcode district in Test Valley, South East, covering 864 active and 293 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SO53 (17%) is characterised by a comfortable family suburb — semi-detached homes, good schools, low crime, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (14%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO53 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SO53 are around £432k, down 0.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO53 at 152 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 43 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 SO53 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian7.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1290
Anti-social behaviour369
Public order267
Shoplifting267
Criminal damage and arson220

school Local Schools

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Chandler's Ford Infant School

Good177 pupils
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Merdon Junior School

Good253 pupils
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Fryern Junior School

Good324 pupils
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Fryern Infant School

Good154 pupils
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Hiltingbury Infant School

Outstanding270 pupils
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Hiltingbury Junior School

Good384 pupils
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Scantabout Primary School

Good220 pupils
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St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford

Good190 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • VILLAGE HOTEL SOUTHAMPTON EASTLEIGH
  • Forty Winks Bed And Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • 3d HEALTH & FITNESS
  • Chandler's Ford Central Club
  • Chandlers Ford Snooker Club
  • HALFWAY INN
  • KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • ARAMARK @ B&Q HEADQUARTERS
  • Aramark at Draper Tools
  • Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch
  • Baxterstorey Ltd @ CISCO
  • BAY LEAVES LARDER
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • ALDI STORES LTD
  • ASDA STORES LIMITED
  • CAMPUS & CO
  • CO-OP
  • TESCO EXPRESS
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • THE MUNCH BOX
  • Chunky
  • ADORE
  • Bengal Spice
  • CANTON HOUSE
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • BOOTS UK LTD
  • CHARLES BAYNHAM
  • DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
  • FALKLAND PHARMACY
  • HILTINGBURY STORES
  • + 16 more