Area guide · Test Valley

Living in North Baddesley

A snapshot of life in North Baddesley, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

North Baddesley is a village in Test Valley, South East with a population of 6,996. The average house price is £390,448 and the overall crime rate is 52.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where North Baddesley ranks

Population

6,996

Avg House Price

£390,448

Crime Rate

52.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

436 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,384

Median Age

45.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

North Baddesley's detached homes (£489,736) command roughly 1.7× the price of a terraced (£292,900).

Price Trend (11 Years)

North Baddesley prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£315,152 → £390,448).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£489,736	£480,000	37
Semi-Detached	£366,528	£353,750	36
Terraced	£292,900	£285,250	20
Flat	£325,000	£230,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in North Baddesley is 52.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in North Baddesley: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	2
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
North Baddesley Infant School	Primary	Good
North Baddesley Junior School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

North Baddesley averages 436 Mbps — 336% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most North Baddesley homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.9
% Rated C or Above	63.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,270

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,996
Median Age	45.2
Median Household Income	£32,384
Employment Rate	61.7%
Owner Occupied	68.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	35.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in North Baddesley?

The average house price in North Baddesley is £390,448 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in North Baddesley?

The most affordable entry point in North Baddesley is a terraced, with an average price of £292,900.

Is North Baddesley a safe place to live?

North Baddesley has a recorded crime rate of 52.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in North Baddesley?

North Baddesley has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in North Baddesley?

Average broadband download speeds in North Baddesley are around 436 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.5% of premises.

How big is North Baddesley?

North Baddesley is a settlement in Test Valley with a population of approximately 6,996.

Most compared with

How does North Baddesley stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Waltham

North Baddesley

House price: £343,737 · £390,448
Crime rate: 55.2 · 52.3
Distance: 10.1 mi

Blackfield and Langley

North Baddesley

House price: £436,368 · £390,448
Crime rate: 54.4 · 52.3
Distance: 11.6 mi

Botley

North Baddesley

House price: £430,994 · £390,448
Crime rate: 54.7 · 52.3
Distance: 8.4 mi

Brockenhurst

North Baddesley

House price: £1,030,243 · £390,448
Crime rate: 54.2 · 52.3
Distance: 12.4 mi

Bursledon

North Baddesley

House price: £382,717 · £390,448
Crime rate: 54.7 · 52.3
Distance: 8.3 mi

Chandler's Ford

North Baddesley

House price: £449,614 · £390,448
Crime rate: 54.7 · 52.3
Distance: 2.8 mi

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