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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

SO510GS

Horsecroft

SO518FT

Malmesbury Road

SO518PJ

Broadwater Road

SO518YF

Love Lane

SO510EZ

Budds Lane

SO518EL

The Abbey

SO518FE

Greatbridge Road

SO518GN

Paimpol Place

SO518ZJ

Market Place

SO518HT

Middlebridge Street

SO518LL

The Horsefair

SO517QT

Greenwood Close

SO517RN

Rowse Close

SO518DA

Linden Road

SO518LE

Middlebridge Street

SO519LA

Burma Road

SO510GU

Oatlands

SO517SD

Tithe Mead

SO511FH

Church Street

SO518JR

Bell Court

SO518JX

Brewery Lane

SO518LA

Latimer Walk

SO510AJ

Budds Lane

SO517RX

Tench Way

SO518BX

The Hundred

SO518FL

Priestlands

SO518GZ

Newton Lane

SO518FP

Lansdowne Gardens

SO517WD

Smiths Field

SO518ER

Mill Lane

SO518ZH

Bell Street

SO511DX

Church Street

SO511ET

Church Street

SO516BA

Mainstone

SO517AH

Chirk Place

SO517QP

Great Well Drive

SO518DG

Latimer Street

SO518EZ

The Horsefair

SO518GT

Broadwater Road

SO518EJ

Abbey Water

SO518DQ

Duttons Road

SO518LB

Broadwater Road

SO518YB

The Abbey

SO510GW

Oatlands

SO518GR

Banning Street

SO518LD

Latimer Street

SO511FF

Church Street

SO517HA

Oxlease Close

SO517QJ

Mercer Way

SO517RU

Grayling Mead

SO518EN

The Abbey

SO511FD

Church Street

SO517JG

Winchester Road

SO518AP

Duttons Road

SO518JJ

Broadwater Road

SO518BF

Broadwater Road

SO518FF

St Clements Close

SO518DP

Station Road

SO518FX

Greatbridge Road

SO516AA

Pauncefoot Hill

SO511DP

Church Street

SO518DH

Holbrook Place

SO518GJ

Romsey Abbey

SO518GL

Broadwater Road

SO518GQ

Tadburn Green

SO518GU

Banning Street

SO517SB

Laurence Mews

SO518DS

Princes Road

SO518GB

Cornmarket

SO518HQ

Rivermead Close

SO518ZB

Greatbridge Road

SO511EZ

Church Street

SO517DA

Nelson Close

SO517DE

Latham Road

SO517QU

Hayter Gardens

SO518EH

Test Mill

SO518GX

Newton Lane

SO518FJ

Priestlands

SO518HS

The Meads

SO518EX

Mill Lane

SO518HG

Mainstone

SO518LZ

Banning Street

SO518AS

Alma Road

SO517LN

New Road

SO518BZ

The Hundred

SO518FS

Malmesbury Road

SO518NA

Market Place

SO519ZE

Romsey Abbey

SO517RP

Neville Drive

SO517WE

Canal Close

SO511DE

Church Street

SO518BW

The Hundred

SO517DB

Latham Road

SO517PF

Church Street

SO518GG

Palmerston Street

SO518HA

Millstream Rise

SO518HR

Middlebridge Street

SO511FP

Romsey Abbey

SO517QN

Great Well Drive

SO518DB

Linden Road

Data Sources

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