Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO52 9BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

225

cake
Avg Age

56

payments
Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: SO52 9BJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
7/10
diversity_3Diversity
4/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
directions_transitTransit
5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

Average age 56, 71% owned. SO52 9BJ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO52 9BJ is a sought-after residential area located 1.2km from Cuckoo Bushes in Chandler's Ford. Administratively it sits within Ampfield & Braishfield ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO52, SO52 9BJ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SO52 9BJ are sourced from Output Area E00117653 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO52 9BJ. The average age is 56.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

SO52 9BJ has low crime rates — 4 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 offences6
Burglary2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

P

Knightwood Primary School

Outstanding419 pupils0.8 km
P

Hiltingbury Infant School

Outstanding270 pupils1.1 km
P

Hiltingbury Junior School

Good384 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Forty Winks Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • STORME INNS LTD - THE HILTONBURY FARMHOUSE0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Aramark at Draper Tools0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chandlers Ford1.9 km
  • Eastleigh4.7 km
  • Southampton Airport Parkway5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Baddesley Bridge0.2 km
  • Baddesley Bridge0.2 km
  • Ashbridge Rise0.3 km
  • Ashbridge Rise0.3 km
  • Nature Reserve0.4 km