SO52 9GB is a sought-after residential area on West Lane, 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 9GB offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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: Prices average £600k. 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 9GB are sourced from Output Area E00117839 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, SO52 9GB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, SO52 9GB.
306
52
£ 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
SO52 9GB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £600k, 99% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO52 9GB. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 705,000
3 sales · Mean £ 13,866,666
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 321,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO52 9GB 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
3 nearby- Baddesley Service Station1.0 km
- Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy0.6 km
- Baby Necessities0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Water Margin1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bedes Lea0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Hong Kong Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romsey2.9 km
- Chandlers Ford4.9 km
- Redbridge7.0 km
Bus Stops
- St Andrews Close0.1 km
- St Andrews Close0.2 km
- Scrag Hill0.2 km
- Scrag Hill0.2 km
- Crescent Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO529GB · Data under Open Government Licence