SO52 9DP is a sought-after residential area on Botley Road, 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 9DP offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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: Average house prices are around £372k. 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 9DP are sourced from Output Area E00117839 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOTLEY ROAD, SO52 9DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTLEY ROAD, SO52 9DP.
306
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£ 52,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO52 9DP combines high owner-occupation (99%), strong property values (£372k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £372k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO52 9DP. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 372,000
1 sales · Mean £ 372,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO52 9DP 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.
school Local Schools
The Mountbatten School
Halterworth Primary School
North Baddesley Junior School
North Baddesley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy0.6 km
- Baby Necessities0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bedes Lea0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Hong Kong Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romsey2.9 km
- Chandlers Ford4.9 km
- Redbridge7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Scrag Hill0.0 km
- Scrag Hill0.1 km
- St Andrews Close0.2 km
- St Andrews Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO529DP · Data under Open Government Licence