SO52 9EP is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km 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 9EP is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO52 9EP are sourced from Output Area E00117847 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO52 9EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO52 9EP.
228
45
£ 52,100 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO52 9EP 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
SO52 9EP has a significant social housing presence — 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO52 9EP. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO52 9EP has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
North Baddesley Junior School
North Baddesley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Bella Vita0.2 km
- Beadle's0.1 km
- Water Margin0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chunkys0.1 km
- Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
- Sheung Moon0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bedes Lea0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.8 km
- Coop0.3 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Baddesley Service Station0.5 km
- Chez Gerrard0.2 km
- Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford3.8 km
- Romsey4.4 km
- Swaythling5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Avenue Shops0.1 km
- Avenue Shops0.2 km
- Infant School0.2 km
- Infant School0.2 km
- Edwina Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO529EP · Data under Open Government Licence