SO52 9EG is a safe, established residential area on Edwina Close, 0.1km 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 9EG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, down 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO52 9EG are sourced from Output Area E00117847 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDWINA CLOSE, SO52 9EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWINA CLOSE, SO52 9EG.
228
45
£ 52,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO52 9EG 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.
Area Character
With 73% social renting, SO52 9EG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO52 9EG. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 420,000
8 sales · Mean £ 429,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO52 9EG has low crime rates — 25 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.
school Local Schools
North Baddesley Junior School
North Baddesley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bella Vita0.3 km
- Beadle's0.1 km
- Water Margin0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chunkys0.1 km
- Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- Sheung Moon0.1 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Baddesley Service Station0.2 km
- Chez Gerrard0.1 km
- Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Coop0.1 km
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bedes Lea0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford3.9 km
- Romsey4.1 km
- Swaythling5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Edwina Close0.1 km
- Avenue Shops0.1 km
- Avenue Shops0.2 km
- The Vineyards0.2 km
- Infant School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO529EG · Data under Open Government Licence