Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

WEST LANE, SO52 9GB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, SO52 9GB.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

44%

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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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SO52 9GB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 99% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SO52 9GB is a sought-after residential area on West Lane, 0.4km 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 9GB offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 99% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £600k. 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 9GB are sourced from Output Area E00117839 (shared with 20 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 9GB. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 705,000

3 sales · Mean £ 13,866,666

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

3 sales · Mean £ 321,666

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

SO52 9GB has low crime rates — 5 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 offences7
Burglary2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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The Mountbatten School

Good1442 pupils1.1 km
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Halterworth Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils1.4 km
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North Baddesley Junior School

Good335 pupils1.5 km
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North Baddesley Infant School

Good248 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Baddesley Service Station1.0 km
  • Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy0.6 km
  • Baby Necessities0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Water Margin1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bedes Lea0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey2.9 km
  • Chandlers Ford4.9 km
  • Redbridge7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Close0.1 km
  • St Andrews Close0.2 km
  • Scrag Hill0.2 km
  • Scrag Hill0.2 km
  • Crescent Road0.5 km