Botley Road is in North Baddesley, Southampton and in Test Valley district. SO52 9EB is located in the North Baddesley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1986-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Botley Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO52 9FG, SO52 9DZ, SO52 9EJ, SO52 9EG, SO52 9EF, SO52 9DW, SO52 9EN, SO52 9DT, SO52 9AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO52 9EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO52 9EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.2% | 29.2% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 53.7% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 55.9% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 33% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 14.9% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 18% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 38.2% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 94.9% | 91.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 91.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 91.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Botley Road was 149.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 535.7% higher than the Romsey Tadburn average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Botley Road has the highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Romsey Tadburn and the 27th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Covert Garage, 133 Botley Road, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,464,000 | 2021-03-26 | £1,640,604 |
| 133 - 145 Botley Road, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,142,887 | 2019-07-31 | £1,352,416 |
| 121 Botley Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-07-28 | £294,917 |
| 133 - 145 Botley Road, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2017-03-24 | £1,297,034 |
| 123 Botley Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,950 | 2013-12-13 | £281,103 |
SO52 9EB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO52 9EB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Retired | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Baddesley Infant School Botley Road , North Baddesley SO52 9EE | 3out of 4 | 326 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Baddesley Junior School Fleming Avenue , North Baddesley SO52 9EP | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Pilgrims Close , Valley Park SO53 4ST | 4out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightwood Primary School Bell Flower Way , Knightwood Road SO53 4HW | 4out of 4 | 2,993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Romsey School Greatbridge Road , SO51 8ZB | 3out of 4 | 5,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 5,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 5,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School Highwood House , Highwood Lane SO51 9ZH | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,964 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 5,037 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beadle's | 19 Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley | 142 yd | |
| Bella Vita | 120 Botley Road, North Baddesley | 231 yd | |
| Water Margin | The Water Margin, 72 Botley Road | 392 yd | |
| Arthur's Play Space | All Saints Church And Hall, Rownhams Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedes Lea | Bedes Lea, 112 Rownhams Lane | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunkys | 15 Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley | 142 yd | |
| Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway | 27 Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley | 142 yd | |
| Sheung Moon | 94 Botley Road, North Baddesley | 176 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 7 Seymour Parade, Seymour Lane | 941 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coop | Co-Operative Stores Ltd, 116 - 118 Botley Road | 176 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 1 - 3 Seymour Parade, Seymour Lane | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Baddesley Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND PAVILLION RECREATION GROUND PAVILLION SANDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 197 yd |
| Chilworth Golf Centre CHILWORTH OLD VILLAGE | golf | 672 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.