Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

DIBBLE DRIVE, SO52 9NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIBBLE DRIVE, SO52 9NF.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO52 9NF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO52 9NF's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £440k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 9NF is a sought-after residential area on Dibble Drive, 0.9km from North Baddesley in North Baddesley. Administratively it sits within North Baddesley ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For serious buyers, SO52 9NF is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 9NF are sourced from Output Area E00117837 (shared with 12 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 9NF. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
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

Detached

£ 440,000

1 sales · Mean £ 440,000

Semi-Detached

£ 287,500

6 sales · Mean £ 292,916

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

SO52 9NF has low crime rates — 15 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 offences22
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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North Baddesley Junior School

Good335 pupils0.8 km
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North Baddesley Infant School

Good248 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bedes Lea0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.5 km
  • Coop0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.5 km
  • Chunkys0.8 km
  • Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • Sheung Moon0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Packridge Apartments And Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bella Vita1.0 km
  • Beadle's0.8 km
  • Water Margin1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Baddesley Service Station1.0 km
  • Chez Gerrard0.9 km
  • Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey4.0 km
  • Chandlers Ford4.5 km
  • Swaythling5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Winstone Crescent0.1 km
  • Winstone Crescent0.1 km
  • Meadow Close0.2 km
  • Brook Close0.2 km
  • St Christophers Close0.2 km