Laburnum Close North Baddesley, Test Valley
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO52), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40013949.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £560,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 6, E: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Test Valley costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Baddesley Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 99% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £521,000 | £521,000 | £521,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £284,000 | £284,000 | £284,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £315,500 | £290,000 | £341,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £252,500 | £235,000 | £270,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2024 | 16 SO52 9JT | Detached | £560,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2023 | 20 SO52 9JT | Detached | £521,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 2 SO52 9JT | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2016 | 2 SO52 9JT | Detached | £284,000 | |
| 25 Jan 2013 | 17 SO52 9JT | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2010 | 10 SO52 9JT | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2010 | 18 SO52 9JT | Detached | £341,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2006 | 10 SO52 9JT | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 14 SO52 9JT | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2004 | GOLDEN ROCK, 8 SO52 9JT | Detached | £235,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); House, detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Test Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,306 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,537 | £1,793 | £2,049 | £2,306 | £2,818 | £3,330 | £3,843 | £4,611 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (33% of about 790 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO52 9JT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO52 9JE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 44 m and 46 m above sea level (45 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO52 9JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO52 9JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romsey 457,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Chandlers Ford 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Swaythling 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Firgrove Road North Baddesley | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Romsey | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Airlynx Parking | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 87.7 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North Baddesley Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hendrickse Dental Health | 120 m |
| Hospital | Romsey Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Romsey Police Station | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food North Baddesley, North Baddesley Cashzone | 210 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,340 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 7,060 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 240 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,580 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Toot Hill camp, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Toot Hill camp | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Hill | Hill | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Wrens Copse | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Lights Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Great Covert | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Emer Bog | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Longbridge Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Test Valley: see them on the Test Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Baddesley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 510 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| North Baddesley Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Mountbatten School | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Margin SO52 9DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Baddesley Service Station SO52 9DU | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Sheung Moon SO52 9DW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Co-op SO52 9DW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 210 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Bright Horizons North Baddesley Day Nursery And Preschool SO52 9DT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Arthur's Play Space SO52 9ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Chunkys SO52 9EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Beadle's SO52 9EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| ChefGary Ltd SO52 9EJ | Other catering premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Fleming Stores Ltd Trading As Premier SO52 9EJ | Retailers - other | 340 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Pipasa Balti Indian Takeaway SO52 9EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Knights Grove Nursing And Residential Home SO52 9EW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Abigails Childminding SO52 9NZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Edwina Close (11); On or near Petrol Station (10); On or near Merry Gardens (4); On or near Fulford Road (4); On or near Camellia Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 99% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 0% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Camellia Close · Spencer Gardens · Six Oaks Road · Folland Close · Merry Gardens · Firgrove Road · Middle Road · Authie Green · Harris Way · Edwina Close · Fulford Road · Rosslyn Close
All the streets in SO52 and across Test Valley.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.