Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

BRACKEN CLOSE, SO52 9DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKEN CLOSE, SO52 9DL.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO52 9DL 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.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO52 9DL spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.

home £286,800 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO52 9DL is a safe, established residential area on Bracken Close, 0.7km from North Baddesley in North Baddesley. Administratively it sits within North Baddesley ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, SO52 9DL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, up 10.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO52 9DL are sourced from Output Area E00117834 (shared with 17 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 9DL. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

11 sales · Mean £ 279,404

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

SO52 9DL has low crime rates — 19 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 offences27
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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North Baddesley Junior School

Good335 pupils0.6 km
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North Baddesley Infant School

Good248 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bedes Lea0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.6 km
  • Coop0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km
  • Chunkys0.6 km
  • Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway0.6 km
  • Sheung Moon0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bella Vita0.7 km
  • Beadle's0.6 km
  • Water Margin0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Baddesley Service Station0.8 km
  • Chez Gerrard0.7 km
  • Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey4.2 km
  • Chandlers Ford4.3 km
  • Swaythling5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Tanners Road0.1 km
  • Tanners Road0.1 km
  • Meadow Close0.1 km
  • Meadow Close0.2 km
  • Winstone Crescent0.2 km