Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

WILLIS AVENUE, SO52 9EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIS AVENUE, SO52 9EN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

228

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO52 9EN 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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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 73% social renting, SO52 9EN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SO52 9EN is a safe, established residential area on Willis Avenue, 0.2km 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 9EN is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO52 9EN are sourced from Output Area E00117847 (shared with 14 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 9EN. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

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

SO52 9EN has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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North Baddesley Junior School

Good335 pupils0.1 km
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North Baddesley Infant School

Good248 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bella Vita0.1 km
  • Beadle's0.1 km
  • Water Margin0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chunkys0.1 km
  • Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway0.1 km
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
  • Sheung Moon0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bedes Lea0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.8 km
  • Coop0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Baddesley Service Station0.5 km
  • Chez Gerrard0.2 km
  • Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chandlers Ford3.7 km
  • Romsey4.4 km
  • Swaythling5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Avenue Shops0.1 km
  • Infant School0.1 km
  • Infant School0.1 km
  • Avenue Shops0.1 km
  • Edwina Close0.2 km