Postcode SO51 0GF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Blackwater ward of Test Valley in the South East region, and forms part of the Abbotswood & West Wellow area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Abbotswood & West Wellow is £77,100 per year. The nearest station is Mottisfont and Dunbridge located about 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Abbotswood & West Wellow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,643 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Abbotswood & West Wellow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Abbotswood & West Wellow is £77,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO51 0GF.
Abbotswood & West Wellow near SO51 0GF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Mottisfont and Dunbridge located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £632,500 in Blackwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £2,500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £402,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £177,500 |
| Detached | 44 | £730,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £273,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackwater
Annual council tax rates for Test Valley district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO51 0GF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gordon Leslie Bailey
Blackwater - Elected 4 May 2023
Nick Adams-King
Blackwater - Elected 4 May 2023
Caroline Nokes
Romsey and Southampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.