SO52 9NL is a sought-after residential area on Heatherbrae Gardens, 0.8km 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 9NL offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k. 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 9NL are sourced from Output Area E00117850 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHERBRAE GARDENS, SO52 9NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHERBRAE GARDENS, SO52 9NL.
291
40
£ 52,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO52 9NL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO52 9NL combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£261k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 9NL. The average age is 39.8. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO52 9NL has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chunkys0.8 km
- Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway0.8 km
- Sheung Moon0.8 km
- Hong Kong Takeaway0.1 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Baddesley Service Station0.7 km
- Chez Gerrard0.9 km
- Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Beadle's0.8 km
- Water Margin0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Coop0.8 km
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Bedes Lea0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romsey3.6 km
- Chandlers Ford4.6 km
- Swaythling6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bedes Lea0.1 km
- Bedes Lea0.1 km
- St Christophers Close0.3 km
- St Christophers Close0.3 km
- Crescent Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO529NL · Data under Open Government Licence