Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

SO52 9AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO52 9AU.

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Population

173

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO52 9AU 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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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 74% of tenure in SO52 9AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SO52 9AU is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km 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 9AU is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO52 9AU are sourced from Output Area E00117852 (shared with 9 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 9AU. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

SO52 9AU has low crime rates — 31 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 behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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North Baddesley Junior School

Good335 pupils0.2 km
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North Baddesley Infant School

Good248 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
  • Coop0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
  • Chunkys0.4 km
  • Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway0.4 km
  • Sheung Moon0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Bella Vita0.4 km
  • Beadle's0.4 km
  • Water Margin0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Baddesley Service Station0.7 km
  • Chez Gerrard0.5 km
  • Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chandlers Ford3.9 km
  • Romsey4.4 km
  • Swaythling5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Johns Court0.0 km
  • St Johns Court0.0 km
  • Tanners Road0.2 km
  • Tanners Road0.3 km
  • Brownhill Road0.3 km