Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

BOTLEY ROAD, SO52 9DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTLEY ROAD, SO52 9DD.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO52 9DD combines high owner-occupation (73%), strong property values (£426k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SO52 9DD is a sought-after residential area on Botley Road, 0.2km from Scrag Hill in North Baddesley. Administratively it sits within North Baddesley ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO52, SO52 9DD offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £426k. 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 9DD are sourced from Output Area E00117841 (shared with 18 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 9DD. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.7%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 426,000

1 sales · Mean £ 426,000

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

SO52 9DD has low crime rates — 9 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 offences9
Burglary2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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The Mountbatten School

Good1442 pupils1.4 km
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North Baddesley Junior School

Good335 pupils1.4 km
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North Baddesley Infant School

Good248 pupils1.4 km
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Halterworth Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Baddesley Service Station0.8 km
  • Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy0.9 km
  • Baby Necessities0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Water Margin0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bedes Lea0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey3.1 km
  • Chandlers Ford4.6 km
  • Swaythling7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Close0.3 km
  • St Andrews Close0.3 km
  • Scrag Hill0.3 km
  • Scrag Hill0.3 km