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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 122 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
122
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
61.79(+96%)
Shoplifting
27.83(+247%)
Other theft
16.14(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.66(+27%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.13(+73%)
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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Romsey Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,440,000.

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
Detached24£650,000
Flats28£256,500
Semi-Detached15£400,000
Terraced39£375,000

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

SO517LD

Cupernham Lane

SO516WA

Church Street

SO518BY

The Hundred

SO518JZ

The Horsefair

SO511FA

Church Street

SO518AQ

Church Place

SO517PN

Mercer Way

SO518BU

Church Street

SO518JH

Church Street

SO511DB

Romsey Abbey

SO517PH

Mercer Way

SO518AL

Bell Street

SO518DL

Station Road

SO518EP

Church Lane

SO518HD

Little Meads

SO518JQ

Abbey Walk

SO517WH

Old Road

SO518FN

Lansdowne Gardens

SO518FR

Duttons Road

SO518GH

Broadwater Road

SO518NG

Church Place

SO517WF

Waterside Road

SO518TA

Farriers Mews

SO517DD

Mallard Close

SO518FY

Cherville Mews

SO518HP

Middlebridge Street

SO518JY

Linden Gardens

SO517RW

St Johns Gardens

SO518DF

Latimer Street

SO518ES

Hollman Drive

SO518JT

Station Road

SO518XF

Abbey Water

SO518BS

Pembroke Close

SO518GE

The Hundred

SO518JU

Brewery Lane

SO518QQ

Malthouse Close

SO518WA

Church Street

SO518BT

Church Street

SO518HB

The Meads

SO518TD

Love Lane

SO511DQ

Church Street

SO517RS

The Cloisters

SO518AD

Southampton Road

SO518DN

Station Road

SO518FZ

Duttons Road

SO518YS

Market Place

SO517SA

Withy Close

SO518EQ

Mill Lane

SO518FG

Greatbridge Road

SO518HJ

Middlebridge Street

SO510HR

Romsey Industrial Estate

SO517WB

Newlyn Walk

SO518AH

Coachmakers Mews

SO517RQ

Westbroke Gardens

SO518EW

Mill Lane

SO518HH

Middlebridge Street

SO518HU

Cressey Road

SO518QL

Middlebridge Street

SO511FN

Romsey Abbey

SO517WA

Fair Field

SO518JW

Brewery Lane

SO518BR

Linden Road

SO518DJ

Portersbridge Street

SO518EY

Church Road

SO518GY

Bell Street

SO518XA

Romsey Abbey

SO518EF

Spring Place

SO517RY

Kingfisher Way

SO510HT

Church Street

SO511DJ

Church Street

SO511EX

Church Street

SO518YZ

Market Place

SO517RZ

Gaston Gardens

SO518DE

Love Lane

SO518FB

Cherville Street

SO518FD

Cherville Street

SO518FU

Jubilee Road

SO518HF

The Causeway

SO517AP

Canal Walk

SO518DD

Love Lane

SO511DT

Romsey Abbey

SO518DR

Duttons Road

SO518HY

The Meads

SO518NE

Narrow Lane

SO518ZN

Bell Street

SO517JJ

Cupernham Lane

SO518GD

The Hundred

SO518HN

Riverside Gardens

SO518LH

Duttons Road

SO519LB

Broadlands Park

SO517RT

Eldridge Gardens

SO517WG

Home Field

SO518JG

Horsefair Mews

SO518ZE

Bell Street

SO517QH

Mercer Way

SO518FH

Greatbridge Road

SO518GW

Bell Street

SO518HE

Green Hill View

SO511DH

Church Street

SO517LL

New Road

Data Sources

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