Test Valley SP11
Test Valley 016 · 5 sub-areas · 9,161 residents
Test Valley 016 sits within Test Valley in the South East, home to around 9,200 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £1,114 a month — broadly in line with the UK median for a 2-bed — and just over half of residents own their home. The area's standout demographic is its unusually young age profile, with more than a quarter of residents under 18.
Test Valley SP11 is a mid-density neighbourhood of Test Valley in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children.
Overview
What's it like to live in Test Valley SP11?
The area is unusually green for its density — 5 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,203 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Test Valley SP11 in Test Valley
Living in Test Valley SP11
Test Valley 016 is a predominantly residential area with a noticeably family-oriented character. More than three in ten households are couples with children, and over a quarter of the population is under 18 — both figures that sit comfortably above what you'd expect in a typical South East neighbourhood. It's a place where streets feel lived-in and settled rather than transient.
Rents here are relatively modest for the South East. A typical 2-bed runs around £1,114 a month, which is close to the UK national median and well below what you'd pay in the commuter towns ringing London more tightly. The median house price sits at around £347,000 — and based on local salaries, you're looking at roughly five years of savings to clear a deposit, which is among the more achievable ratios in the region.
Owner-occupation is the dominant tenure at nearly 60%, with a meaningful social housing presence at around one in five households. Private renting accounts for only about one in nine homes, so turnover is relatively low — this isn't a neighbourhood defined by churn. Residents tend to be well-qualified: nearly two in five hold a degree-level qualification.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 km away — about a 38-minute walk, so most people drive or cycle. Car use is dominant here, with nearly 57% of residents commuting by car, and only around 2% using public transport. Working from home is genuinely common: a third of residents work from home, well above typical rates. London is reachable by rail in just under 101 minutes. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Test Valley 016 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood with relatively affordable rents for the South East and a crime rate below the UK average. The main trade-off is limited public transport — you'll almost certainly need a car. If you're after a quiet, residential feel with good broadband and reasonable affordability, it works well.
- What is the rent in Test Valley 016?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £864 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,114, and a three-bedroom around £1,369. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 7% in the past year.
- Is Test Valley 016 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 71 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area's deprivation score sits in the sixth decile nationally — broadly average — and the overall picture is of a stable, low-risk neighbourhood.
- What's the commute from Test Valley 016 to the nearest major city?
- London is the nearest major employment hub, reachable in just over 100 minutes by public transport. Car use dominates locally — nearly 57% of residents drive to work — and only about 2% use public transport for their commute. The nearest rail station is roughly 3 km away.
- Who lives in Test Valley 016?
- Mostly families and young adults. Over a quarter of residents are under 18, and nearly 30% are aged 18–34. Around 60% own their home, and nearly two in five hold a degree-level qualification. About a third work from home regularly.
- What schools are near Test Valley 016?
- There are 41 schools within typical catchment distance, though only around 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 2.3 km away. Checking individual catchment areas carefully is advisable before moving.
- How affordable is buying a home in Test Valley 016?
- The median house price is around £347,000. With local median salaries at roughly £35,000, it takes about five years to save a deposit — one of the more achievable ratios in the South East, though still a significant commitment.