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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

SO518EU

Mill Lane

SO511DE

Church Street

SO518YZ

Market Place

SO510EZ

Budds Lane

SO517SD

Tithe Mead

SO511FN

Romsey Abbey

SO517RU

Grayling Mead

SO518EX

Mill Lane

SO519ZE

Romsey Abbey

SO517RT

Eldridge Gardens

SO517PF

Church Street

SO517QU

Hayter Gardens

SO518ZJ

Market Place

SO518FF

St Clements Close

SO518DN

Station Road

SO518FG

Greatbridge Road

SO517RX

Tench Way

SO517AP

Canal Walk

SO518QQ

Malthouse Close

SO518JN

Latimer Street

SO518NE

Narrow Lane

SO518AH

Coachmakers Mews

SO518HR

Middlebridge Street

SO517LL

New Road

SO518JU

Brewery Lane

SO511FH

Church Street

SO518GP

Mount Pleasant

SO518HJ

Middlebridge Street

SO518DL

Station Road

SO518FX

Greatbridge Road

SO518LH

Duttons Road

SO518LE

Middlebridge Street

SO518BU

Church Street

SO517QJ

Mercer Way

SO518FU

Jubilee Road

SO518HY

The Meads

SO518BF

Broadwater Road

SO518XF

Abbey Water

SO518FD

Cherville Street

SO518HS

The Meads

SO511EX

Church Street

SO518DS

Princes Road

SO518GD

The Hundred

SO518FL

Priestlands

SO518FW

Station Road

SO517WH

Old Road

SO518HQ

Rivermead Close

SO518EF

Spring Place

SO518DF

Latimer Street

SO517LD

Cupernham Lane

SO518ZN

Bell Street

SO518HD

Little Meads

SO518EH

Test Mill

SO518PJ

Broadwater Road

SO518BX

The Hundred

SO510GS

Horsecroft

SO516WA

Church Street

SO518FH

Greatbridge Road

SO510HR

Romsey Industrial Estate

SO518DP

Station Road

SO518FR

Duttons Road

SO511DH

Church Street

SO518EY

Church Road

SO518ZE

Bell Street

SO517RY

Kingfisher Way

SO517RS

The Cloisters

SO518DG

Latimer Street

SO517WE

Canal Close

SO518JQ

Abbey Walk

SO511FA

Church Street

SO517HA

Oxlease Close

SO518EJ

Abbey Water

SO518AJ

Chavy Water

SO518HA

Millstream Rise

SO518GN

Paimpol Place

SO517SB

Laurence Mews

SO517PH

Mercer Way

SO518YB

The Abbey

SO518UG

Church Street

SO510HA

Budds Lane

SO518FT

Malmesbury Road

SO518HN

Riverside Gardens

SO518BZ

The Hundred

SO518ZB

Greatbridge Road

SO518GS

Banning Street

SO518HT

Middlebridge Street

SO517JG

Winchester Road

SO517LN

New Road

SO519LB

Broadlands Park

SO518LD

Latimer Street

SO511DJ

Church Street

SO517AH

Chirk Place

SO518YF

Love Lane

SO518JY

Linden Gardens

SO518GW

Bell Street

SO518EN

The Abbey

SO518HL

Middlebridge Street

SO518NG

Church Place

SO518TB

Barling Mews

SO518JZ

The Horsefair

Data Sources

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