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Romsey Abbey

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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Romsey Abbey Population

5,389

Population density

945.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,943

91.72%

Other White

150

2.78%

Other Asian

Irish

0.8%

Other

0.61%

Total population: 5,389

Economics

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

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

Median price£417,500

Price per sq ft£435

Sales (last 12 months)104

Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £544K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £435 per square foot) in Romsey Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Romsey Abbey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	24	£647,500	£498	£452,250	£549,000	£796,250	£1,209,750
Semi-Detached	13	£500,000	£513	£270,900	£440,000	£650,000	£947,000
Terraced	40	£397,500	£430	£250,000	£292,500	£449,250	£627,500
Flats	27	£250,000	£369	£125,300	£166,500	£320,000	£374,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Romsey Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey Abbey.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£451,250	£325,000	£345,750	£323,000
2017	£560,000	£265,000	£360,000	£306,000
2018	£490,000	£215,000	£289,000	£328,500
2019	£537,500	£165,000	£366,000	£320,000
2020	£420,000	£193,500	£365,000	£341,500
2021	£447,500	£235,000	£392,500	£333,000
2022	£599,950	£187,250	£445,000	£385,000
2023	£597,500	£222,500	£360,000	£397,000
2024	£552,500	£193,750	£452,500	£387,500
2025	£655,000	£253,000	£437,500	£387,500
2026	£705,000	£256,500	£499,950	£395,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey Abbey.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£387	£493	£333	£381
2017	£400	£394	£398	£375
2018	£390	£362	£349	£391
2019	£458	£319	£357	£351
2020	£423	£336	£359	£369
2021	£430	£356	£382	£432
2022	£489	£398	£489	£430
2023	£512	£320	£421	£472
2024	£465	£330	£444	£466
2025	£499	£370	£498	£432
2026	£465	£409	£479	£437

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail