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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

SO510JX

Mid Test

SO208HW

Station Road

SO208EU

Church Hill

SO208QS

The Fox Cover

SO206BY

Sandy Down

SO510NY

Back Lane

SO208HB

Aylwards Way

SO208JN

Salisbury Lane

SO206LQ

Tiebridge Cottages

SO510RA

Russell Drive

SO208LA

Craydown Lane

SP51HJ

Mid Test

SO208GA

Falaise Road

SO206LG

Homestead Cottages

SO206LT

South End Cottages

SO208HA

Five Bells Lane

SO206PA

Nutchers Drove

SO208LB

Old Stockbridge Road

SO206DU

Church Road

SP51NA

Thorngate

SP51NT

Dean Road

SO206QY

Strawberry Lane

SO206NG

Riverside Green

SO208DN

Mid Test

SO208GD

Eagle Dean

SO208AY

Horsebridge Road

SO206PL

Triangle Cottage

SO208QY

Mead Park Square

SO206RH

Ashley

SP51NS

The Common

SO208HY

Wallop Road

SO208DL

Fine Acres Rise

SP51NU

Frenchmoor

SO208QL

The Furrows

SO206NX

Church Road

SP51LT

The Warren

SO208QA

Chestnut Square

SO206NH

Church Road Cottages

SP51LZ

Cedars View

SO206DA

Leckford Lane

SO206EZ

Salisbury Hill

SO208EQ

Farley Street

SP51DA

Jacks Bush

SO208DP

Heathman Street

SO208QP

Beech Avenue

SO208DG

Hildon

SO208AZ

Rookery Lane

SO206RE

Chalk Vale

SP51LX

North Lane

SO206JQ

Leckford Lane

SP51LQ

Lockerley Road

SO208EX

The Square

SO208JZ

Downs Lane

SO208QF

Harvest Lane

SP51JW

Dean Road

SO206FB

Houghton Farm Close

SO208EJ

Bent Street

SP51LW

Mid Test

SO206DZ

Longstock Road

SO208DF

Queenwood

SO510LJ

Hatt Lane

SO206DG

Old Station Close

SP51HU

Frenchmoor Lane

SO208BF

Station Road

SO510LX

Keepers Lane

SO208EH

School Lane

SO206EX

High Street

SO510JB

Oval Road

SO208HZ

Northern Farm Cottages

SP51LE

The Coach Road

SO510LH

Bell Street

SO208HT

Station Road

SO208AJ

Paynes Close

SP51JL

Rectory Hill

SP51ET

Mid Test

SO208BT

The Pound

SO206RG

Ashley

SO206JH

Marshcourt Road

SO208AU

Hinwood Close

SO206QJ

Furzedown Cottages

SO206PN

Romsey Road

SO206LW

Stevens Drove

SO206PJ

Cow Drove Hill

SP51NX

Bulls Drove

SO206DT

Hillside Cottages

SP51LB

The Coach Road

SO510JD

Cooks Lane

SO510JN

Lockerley Green

SO206DD

Mid Test

SO206JB

Cow Drove Hill

SO206DH

Hunter Close

SO206QB

Camp Field

SO206EU

High Street

SP51JN

Rectory Hill

SP51HD

Glebe Meadow

SO510GR

Dunbridge Lane

SO206BZ

Leckford Lane

SO208QE

Paddock Fields

SO206NS

Scott Close

SO208GG

Falaise Road

Data Sources

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