Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

MORTIMER DRIVE, SO51 0ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTIMER DRIVE, SO51 0ED.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

493

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO51 0ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO51 0ED combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£541k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £541k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO51 0ED is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mortimer Drive, 0.2km from Stanbridge in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Romsey Cupernham ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, SO51 0ED represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £541k, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO51 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00117880 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO51 0ED. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 542,950

29 sales · Mean £ 543,363

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

SO51 0ED has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Roke Manor-Catering0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey2.6 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge3.4 km
  • Dean8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Mortimer Drive0.2 km
  • Mortimer Drive0.2 km
  • Cooks Lane0.2 km
  • Cooks Lane0.3 km