Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

RINGWOOD DRIVE, SO52 9GP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RINGWOOD DRIVE, SO52 9GP.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 52,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO52 9GP combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£404k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £404k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 43.4% year-on-year.

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

SO52 9GP is a sought-after residential area on Ringwood Drive, 0.6km from Scrag Hill in North Baddesley. Administratively it sits within North Baddesley ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For serious buyers, SO52 9GP is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £404k, up 43.4% year-on-year. 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 9GP are sourced from Output Area E00117836 (shared with 15 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 9GP. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 380,000

11 sales · Mean £ 406,989

Semi-Detached

£ 287,000

3 sales · Mean £ 287,333

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

SO52 9GP has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary2
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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The Mountbatten School

Good1442 pupils1.1 km
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North Baddesley Junior School

Good335 pupils1.4 km
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North Baddesley Infant School

Good248 pupils1.5 km
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Halterworth Primary School

Outstanding434 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Jigsaw Early Years Consultancy0.5 km
  • Baby Necessities0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Bedes Lea0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Hong Kong Takeaway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey3.0 km
  • Chandlers Ford5.0 km
  • Redbridge6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Close0.3 km
  • St Andrews Close0.3 km
  • Crescent Road0.4 km
  • Crescent Road0.5 km
  • Scrag Hill0.5 km