Heath Road is in North Baddesley, Southampton and in Test Valley district. SO52 9FF 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 Heath Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO52 9EU, SO52 9FE, SO52 9FD, SO52 9FJ, SO52 9FH, SO52 9LB, SO52 9FB, SO52 9FP, SO52 9ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO52 9FF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.5% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.5% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 36.1% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 41.2% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.7% | 41.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 36.2% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around SO52 9FF this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.5% | 29.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 10.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 17.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 15.8% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.8% | 97.4% | 6.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 93.1% | 95.8% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 95.8% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Road was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 234.6% higher than the Romsey Tadburn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heath Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Romsey Tadburn and the 100th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Heath Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2025-01-10 | £322,172 |
| 18 Heath Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-11-06 | £276,653 |
| 12 Heath Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2023-05-04 | £308,923 |
| 18 Heath Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-03-13 | £260,202 |
| 20 Heath Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2016-10-14 | £336,447 |
SO52 9FF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Baddesley Junior School Fleming Avenue , North Baddesley SO52 9EP | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Baddesley Infant School Botley Road , North Baddesley SO52 9EE | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Pilgrims Close , Valley Park SO53 4ST | 4out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School Bakers Drove , Rownhams SO16 8AD | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 2,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Romsey School Greatbridge Road , SO51 8ZB | 3out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 5,406 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,807 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,056 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosewood Free School Aldermoor Road , SO16 5NA | 4out of 4 | 4,340 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,849 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur's Play Space | All Saints Church And Hall, Rownhams Road | 267 yd | |
| Beadle's | 19 Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley | 543 yd | |
| Bella Vita | 120 Botley Road, North Baddesley | 697 yd | |
| Water Margin | The Water Margin, 72 Botley Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bedes Lea | Bedes Lea, 112 Rownhams Lane | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 7 Seymour Parade, Seymour Lane | 514 yd | |
| Chunkys | 15 Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley | 543 yd | |
| Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway | 27 Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley | 543 yd | |
| Sheung Moon | 94 Botley Road, North Baddesley | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 1 - 3 Seymour Parade, Seymour Lane | 514 yd | |
| Coop | Co-Operative Stores Ltd, 116 - 118 Botley Road | 650 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chilworth Golf Centre CHILWORTH OLD VILLAGE | golf | 809 yd |
| North Baddesley Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND PAVILLION RECREATION GROUND PAVILLION SANDY LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.