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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 52 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
52
Deprivation level
4/10
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
22.34(-29%)
Burglary
7.59(+191%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.83(+6%)
Other theft
5.42(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.42(-53%)
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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Mid Test area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £2,700,000.

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
Detached53£800,000
Flats5£225,000
Semi-Detached27£465,000
Terraced14£406,000

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

SO208HW

Station Road

SO510LG

Lockerley Road

SP51HJ

Mid Test

SP51NY

Red Lane

SO206EX

High Street

SO206HH

East End Cottages

SO206LP

Stevens Drove

SO206QF

Hayes Close

SO208JW

Cottage Road

SO510GL

Carters Clay Road

SO206HP

Mid Test

SO206LG

Homestead Cottages

SO206NN

Eldon Road

SO208DQ

Mid Test

SO208FD

Mid Test

SO208JH

Salisbury Lane

SO208JP

Cottage Road

SP51NB

Rectory Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.