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Romsey Abbey

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About

Romsey Abbey ward encompasses the historic core of Romsey town, centred around the prominent medieval abbey from which it takes its name. The area is characterised by a network of narrow streets and lanes lined with buildings spanning several centuries, from timber-framed structures to Georgian townhouses. The River Test flows through the ward, with its clear chalk stream waters defining the local landscape.

The Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda dominates the area, with its Norman architecture and extensive grounds. The local economy is mixed, with independent shops, cafes, and services concentrated along the main thoroughfares. A notable feature is the Abbey's unusual and well-preserved 14th-century mortuary chests, resting within the church. Residential areas consist largely of older properties, creating a settled, community-focused atmosphere within the town.

Area overview

On average Romsey Abbey has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Romsey Abbey is £56,652 per year. There are 3 schools in Romsey Abbey: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Romsey Abbey is home to around 5,389 people, with a population density of about 945.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Romsey Abbey Population
5,389
Population density
945.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.31(+90%)
Shoplifting
25.42(+219%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.1(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.95(+70%)
Other theft
10.58(+89%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,943
91.72%
Other White
150
2.78%
Other Asian
54
1%
Irish
43
0.8%
Other
33
0.61%
Total population: 5,389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,785
37.72%
No qualifications
839
17.73%
Level 3 (A level)
644
13.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
611
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
464
9.81%
Total 16+ residents: 4,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,279
45.58%
Owns with a mortgage
504
17.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
448
15.97%
Other social rented
348
12.4%
Social rents from council
148
5.27%
Total households: 2,806

Property prices in Romsey Abbey

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Romsey Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,350,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Romsey Abbey 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 Romsey Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced45£390,000
Detached25£665,000
Flats29£250,000
Semi-Detached11£499,950

10 years median price trend in Romsey Abbey

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey Abbey.

All postcodes in Romsey Abbey

SO518GB

Cornmarket

SO518GE

The Hundred

SO518DA

Linden Road

SO518LB

Broadwater Road

SO511FP

Romsey Abbey

SO511ET

Church Street

SO518FZ

Duttons Road

SO510GX

The Meadows

SO519LQ

Romsey Abbey

SO518AP

Duttons Road

SO517WA

Fair Field

SO518LA

Latimer Walk

SO518GA

Bell Street

SO517WD

Smiths Field

SO518XA

Romsey Abbey

SO518AQ

Church Place

SO518BY

The Hundred

SO518HP

Middlebridge Street

SO511ES

Church Street

SO518JX

Brewery Lane

SO518AD

Southampton Road

SO517WB

Newlyn Walk

SO517QT

Greenwood Close

SO517DA

Nelson Close

SO518GY

Bell Street

SO517QP

Great Well Drive

SO518EP

Church Lane

SO518FQ

Lansdowne Close

SO518BR

Linden Road

SO517WG

Home Field

SO510HT

Church Street

SO518GU

Banning Street

SO511EZ

Church Street

SO518TD

Love Lane

SO511FF

Church Street

SO518HE

Green Hill View

SO517QN

Great Well Drive

SO511DX

Church Street

SO518BS

Pembroke Close

SO518DQ

Duttons Road

SO511DT

Romsey Abbey

SO518AE

The Harrage

SO518DJ

Portersbridge Street

SO518TA

Farriers Mews

SO518BW

The Hundred

SO518ER

Mill Lane

SO518GZ

Newton Lane

SO517JJ

Cupernham Lane

SO518AS

Alma Road

SO518GH

Broadwater Road

SO511DQ

Church Street

SO518EQ

Mill Lane

SO518LL

The Horsefair

SO518FY

Cherville Mews

SO518ZH

Bell Street

SO511DP

Church Street

SO518EL

The Abbey

SO518ES

Hollman Drive

SO517RZ

Gaston Gardens

SO511DB

Romsey Abbey

SO518FJ

Priestlands

SO518DR

Duttons Road

SO518WA

Church Street

SO510AJ

Budds Lane

SO518LZ

Banning Street

SO518HF

The Causeway

SO516AA

Pauncefoot Hill

SO517RP

Neville Drive

SO510GW

Oatlands

SO518FB

Cherville Street

SO517DB

Latham Road

SO518AL

Bell Street

SO517LP

Canal Walk

SO518GL

Broadwater Road

SO518JT

Station Road

SO518GQ

Tadburn Green

SO518JH

Church Street

SO518NA

Market Place

SO518DH

Holbrook Place

SO511FD

Church Street

SO518AB

Winchester Road

SO519ZD

By-Pass Road

SO517WF

Waterside Road

SO517RQ

Westbroke Gardens

SO518DE

Love Lane

SO517PN

Mercer Way

SO518HB

The Meads

SO518DT

Station Road

SO518ET

Hollman Drive

SO518GG

Palmerston Street

SO519LA

Burma Road

SO518FS

Malmesbury Road

SO518QL

Middlebridge Street

SO518DB

Linden Road

SO517RW

St Johns Gardens

SO518GJ

Romsey Abbey

SO510GU

Oatlands

SO518FE

Greatbridge Road

SO518GX

Newton Lane

SO518JJ

Broadwater Road

Data Sources

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