Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

MORTIMER DRIVE, SO51 0DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTIMER DRIVE, SO51 0DW.

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Population

493

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO51 0DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SO51 0DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £749k, 64% 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. Property prices are trending down 44.6% year-on-year.

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

SO51 0DW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mortimer Drive, 0.1km from Stanbridge in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Romsey Cupernham ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For families considering a move, SO51 0DW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £749k, down 44.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO51 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00117880 (shared with 53 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 SO51 0DW. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 778,000

7 sales · Mean £ 717,535

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SO51 0DW has low crime rates — 10 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 offences3
Burglary1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Roke Manor-Catering0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey2.5 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge3.5 km
  • Dean9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mortimer Drive0.2 km
  • Mortimer Drive0.2 km
  • Cooks Lane0.3 km
  • Cooks Lane0.4 km