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About

Mid Test ward covers a rural portion of central Test Valley, characterised by its agricultural landscape and scattered settlements. The area is defined by the River Test, which flows through the ward, supporting watercress beds and fisheries. Land use is primarily given over to farming, with a mix of arable fields and livestock pasture. The settlement pattern consists of small villages and hamlets, such as Longstock and Horsebridge, connected by narrow country lanes.

The ward includes a notable stretch of the Test Way long-distance footpath, following the river valley. Economic activity is closely tied to the land, with farming and related industries being central. The presence of several historic water mills along the river speaks to its long-standing importance. Community life is focused within the individual villages, which maintain their own distinct identities within this broadly pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Mid Test has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mid Test is £67,724 per year. There are 7 schools in Mid Test: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mid Test is home to around 9,222 people, with a population density of about 46.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mid Test Population
9,222
Population density
46.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.82(-34%)
Burglary
8.13(+213%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.37(-40%)
Other theft
5.64(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.31(-18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,647
93.75%
Other White
221
2.4%
Irish
54
0.59%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
39
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.4%
Total population: 9,223

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,319
43.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,314
17.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
990
12.96%
No qualifications
923
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
617
8.08%
Total 16+ residents: 7,638

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,472
38.39%
Owns with a mortgage
959
25.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
445
11.61%
Other social rented
420
10.95%
Other forms of private rent
381
9.94%
Total households: 3,834

Property prices in Mid Test

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in Mid Test area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £3,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mid Test in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mid Test over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached26£484,750
Terraced9£445,000
Flats5£300,000
Detached52£822,500

10 years median price trend in Mid Test

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mid Test.

All postcodes in Mid Test

SO208EL

Farley Street

SO208AP

Venison Terrace

SO206HE

Wessex Mews

SO206NZ

Winchester Road

SP51NY

Red Lane

SO206HW

Somborne Park Road

SO510AB

Jerrems Hill

SP51LG

Lockerley Road

SO510LU

Mid Test

SO206NR

Scott Close

SP51LY

Chalk Pit Lane

SO206JS

Spitfire Lane

SO206QN

Eldon Road

SO206EQ

Mid Test

SO206RJ

Ashley

SO208BH

Broughton Road

SO206BX

Mid Test

SP51TH

Beale's Court

SO206QW

Mid Test

SP51HQ

East Dean Road

SP51PA

Frenchmoor

SP51JX

The Village

SO208AS

Dixons Lane

SO208AL

The Gardens

SO510JA

Romsey Road

SO206FA

Forge Close

SO206JT

Broughton Road

SO206QP

Mid Test

SO206DQ

Lancaster Green

SO206QU

Chalkhill Cottages

SO206HB

High Street

SO208PA

Appleton Close

SO206NU

Church Road

SO208JE

King Lane

SO208DQ

Mid Test

SO208JG

King Lane

SO208QZ

Chestnut Square

SO208EG

Farley Street

SP51LS

Mid Test

SO510LF

Barley Hill

SO206DB

Thirt Way

SO206ES

Nelson Close

SO206JX

Mid Test

SO206DS

Longstock Road

SO208AF

Plough Gardens

SP51LJ

Cedars View

SO208GB

Eagle Dean

SO206FD

Muss Lane

SO206NN

Eldon Road

SO208GT

Eagle Croft

SO208LL

Falaise Road

SO208ET

Church Road

SO510JU

Tote Hill

SO206DR

Longstock Road

SO206NP

Eldon Road

SO206JG

Leckford Lane

SO510LT

Bentley

SO206JF

Leckford Lane

SP51JA

Rectory Hill

SO206QT

Park Farm Cottage

SP51JY

Church Lane

SO206JJ

Penny Lane

SO208EF

Knockwood Lane

SO208QB

Brock Mews

SO510JH

Dunbridge Road

SP51LD

Stony Batter

SO208BG

Horsebridge Road

SO208QX

Upper Mead

SO510JF

Romsey Road

SO208JX

Pound Road

SO206SA

Broughton Drove

SO206HA

Roman Road

SO206JY

Sopwith Close

SO510JL

East Dean Road

SP51LN

Manor Road

SO206QL

Furzedown Road

SO208JB

Printers Place

SO206NW

Eldon Close

SO206EJ

Old London Road

SP51GZ

Frenchmoor Lane

SO510LP

Church Lane

SO208JF

King Lane Cottages

SO208JR

New Road

SO208QW

Mead Park Square

SO206DF

Romsey Road

SO206HD

High Street

SO206EN

London Road

SO208QD

The Green

SO208HE

Ducks Cottages

SO206PZ

Old Vicarage Lane

SO208BZ

School Lane

SO208DT

Romsey Road

SO208BL

Walker Rise

SP51JZ

Pug's Hole

SP51EZ

Mid Test

SO208JS

Evans Close

SO206QS

Mid Test

SO206EB

Longstock Road

SO208FD

Mid Test

SO208BN

Coolers Farm

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.