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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

SO206RQ

Ashley

SO208QJ

Old Park Lane

SO206NB

Church Road

SO208HD

Brookside Cottages

SO510LG

Lockerley Road

SP51NB

Rectory Hill

SO208DZ

Kentsboro

SO206PB

Diamond Cottages

SO206EL

Old London Road

SO510DR

Oakley Lane

SP51LP

The Coach Road

SO206JP

Roman Road

SO206EP

Longstock Road

SP51HE

Glebe Meadow

SO208BB

The Hollow

SO206LJ

Church Lane

SO208GP

Forthill Road

SP51NL

Norman Court

SO510GL

Carters Clay Road

SO206EG

Longstock Road

SO208DS

Stockbridge Road

SO206DW

Longstock Road

SP51HA

Frenchmoor Lane

SO206RL

Ashley

SO208DD

Beechcroft Cottages

SO208DA

Buckholt Road

SO206QF

Hayes Close

SO208HF

Mid Test

SO208EY

Church Hill

SO510GG

Newtown Road

SO208EN

Five Bells Lane

SO208GJ

Weavers Lane

SO206EE

Longstock Road

SO208AQ

Paynes Lane

SO206NJ

Old Palace Farm

SO208AA

High Street

SO208DR

Mid Test

SP51LF

The Avenue

SP51LA

The Green

SO206PP

Romsey Road

SO206NT

The Gorrings

SO208GH

Falaise Road

SO206LP

Stevens Drove

SO208GS

Eagle Croft

SP51JG

Railway Cottages

SO206PQ

New Lane

SO510LN

Station Cottages

SP51BD

Whiteshoot Road

SO208AX

High Street

SO208AH

Paynes Lane

SO206LR

South View Cottages

SO208JL

Salisbury Lane

SO208HX

Pottery Drove

SO208JT

Pound Road

SO510JR

Holbury Lane

SO208FA

Downs Close

SO510LW

East Tytherley Road

SO206LH

Church Lane

SO510JT

Mid Test

SO206LZ

Beech Tree Walk

SO206EF

Valley View

SO510LR

Benger's Lane

SO510JQ

East Dean Road

SP51PD

Beale's Court

SO206LE

Houghton Road

SP51BE

Rectory Hill

SO208BX

Salisbury Road

SP51JP

Scouts Lane

SO206JE

Steepleton Hill

SP51NH

North Lane

SO206PF

Winchester Road

SO208AR

Dixons Lane

SO208DJ

Whiteshoot

SO206RP

Old Iron Foundry

SO206EY

High Street

SO208AN

North End

SO208EP

Trout Lane

SO208DB

Romsey Road

SO510GN

Carters Clay

SO206LL

Mid Test

SO206LS

Chapel Close

SO208EB

Old Forge Gardens

SO206QX

Strawberry Lane

SO208JA

King Lane

SO206DJ

High Street

SO510LS

Spearywell

SO208JY

Pound Close

SO206RX

Alexander Close

SP51UT

Mid Test

SO208QH

Farriers Lane

SO206PW

Romsey Road

SO208JJ

Salisbury Lane

SO208FB

Craydown Lane

SO206QG

Cow Drove Hill

SO206RB

Highfield Terrace

SO206RN

Humbers View

SO510JJ

Butts Green

SO208AE

High Street

SO208BP

Queenwood Road

SO208QU

Lower Mead

Data Sources

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