Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO52 9AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO52 9AR.

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Population

173

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO52 9AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SO52 9AR has a significant social housing presence — 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SO52 9AR is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from North Baddesley in North Baddesley. Administratively it sits within North Baddesley ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO52 9AR is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO52 9AR are sourced from Output Area E00117852 (shared with 9 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 SO52 9AR. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO52 9AR has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Vehicle crime6
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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North Baddesley Junior School

Good335 pupils0.4 km
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North Baddesley Infant School

Good248 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bedes Lea0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.6 km
  • Coop0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
  • Chunkys0.5 km
  • Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway0.5 km
  • Sheung Moon0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bella Vita0.6 km
  • Beadle's0.5 km
  • Water Margin0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Baddesley Service Station0.8 km
  • Chez Gerrard0.6 km
  • Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chandlers Ford4.1 km
  • Romsey4.3 km
  • Swaythling5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Tanners Road0.0 km
  • Tanners Road0.1 km
  • St Johns Court0.2 km
  • St Johns Court0.2 km
  • Brook Close0.2 km