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About

Test Valley is a district in Hampshire, England, covering an area of 250 square miles. It stretches from the northern outskirts of Southampton to the southern edge of the North Wessex Downs. The district includes the towns of Andover and Romsey, along with numerous villages and rural areas. The River Test, known for its clear waters and trout fishing, runs through the region.

The area features a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with farmland, woodlands, and chalk downlands. Test Valley is home to parts of the New Forest National Park and the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The district has strong transport links, with the A303 and M3 motorway providing connections to London and the South West.

Area overview

On average Test Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Test Valley is £56,202 per year. There are 65 schools in Test Valley: 48 primary (7 Outstanding and 37 Good) and 6 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Test Valley Population

130,492

Population density

207.9 per km²

Demographics

British

114,873

88.03%

Other White

5,718

4.38%

Indian

1,666

1.28%

Other Asian

1,357

1.04%

African

974

0.75%

Total population: 130,491

Housing

Owns outright

19,742

36.09%

Owns with a mortgage

17,974

32.86%

Private landlord or letting agency

6,356

11.62%

Other social rented

5,907

10.8%

Social rents from council

1,935

3.54%

Total households: 54,706

Property prices in Test Valley

Based on 1,735 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Test Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £3,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Test Valley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	564	£552,500	£350,000	£441,875	£706,250	£1,195,100
Flats	230	£190,000	£93,688	£150,000	£252,250	£545,500
Semi-Detached	483	£355,000	£249,950	£315,000	£420,000	£569,500
Terraced	458	£297,250	£210,000	£260,000	£340,000	£460,375

10 years median price trend in Test Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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