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SO51 5AG

Botley Road

Romsey Tadburn

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Overview

Postcode SO51 5AG is located in an urban city, within the Romsey Tadburn ward of Test Valley in the South East region, and forms part of the Romsey Town area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romsey Town is £53,122 per year. The nearest station is Romsey, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Martha's Piece.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Romsey Town has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,828 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Romsey Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Romsey Town is £53,122 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 103 ft away from SO51 5AG.

Flood risk

Low

Romsey Town near SO51 5AG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Romsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO51 5AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Romsey

N/A

Walking directions to Romsey

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO51 5AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMartha's PieceLargeWalking directions to Martha's Piece
0.4 miBotley Road ParkMediumWalking directions to Botley Road Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
5,171.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.3(-4%)
Shoplifting
24.96(+213%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.32(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-61%)
Vehicle crime
4.16(+12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
93.36%
Other White
14
4.9%
African
2
0.7%
Indian
1
0.35%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
38.65%
Level 3 (A level)
44
17.53%
No qualifications
37
14.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
54.55%
Owns with a mortgage
47
35.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.06%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.27%
Social rents from council
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Romsey Tadburn

Median price£344,000
Price per sq ft£411
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £411K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 (about £411 per square foot) in Romsey Tadburn area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £800,000.

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 Tadburn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£540,000£468
Semi-Detached33£375,000£411
Terraced15£315,000£420
Flats20£215,000£297

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Romsey Tadburn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey Tadburn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£270,000£275,000£275,000
2017£450,000£195,000£310,000£282,500
2018£434,998£196,000£299,250£264,500
2019£436,500£206,088£317,500£306,000
2020£437,500£204,500£330,000£295,250
2021£523,750£180,000£342,000£310,000
2022£565,000£200,000£369,250£338,000
2023£460,000£215,000£390,000£320,000
2024£537,500£220,000£395,000£385,000
2025£517,500£220,000£385,000£325,000
2026£575,000£215,000£371,500£282,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey Tadburn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey Tadburn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£369£360£338£404
2017£341£344£341£326
2018£400£330£323£312
2019£398£363£332£357
2020£401£365£348£339
2021£407£336£371£357
2022£474£346£411£390
2023£494£356£426£369
2024£455£374£394£374
2025£477£375£411£420
2026£491£289£409£415
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey Tadburn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Romsey Tadburn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO51 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO51 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 20259, Botley Road, Romsey, SO51 5AGTerracedFreehold£325,000
18 Jul 202526, Botley Road, Romsey, SO51 5APTerracedFreehold£378,000
28 Jan 20262, Bridge Road, Romsey, SO51 8JDDetachedFreehold£357,000
31 Mar 20251A, Bridge Road, Romsey, SO51 8JDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£363,750
02 Oct 20257, Tadfield Road, Romsey, SO51 5ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000

Schools

In the SO51 5AG postcode area, located within Romsey Town, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO51 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryRomsey Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryHalterworth Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miPrimaryRomsey Abbey Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO51 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO51 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodBotley Road, Test Valley, SO51 5ABWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miRomsey LocalPlaza Parade, Test Valley, SO51 8JAWalking directions to Romsey Local
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodWinchester Hill, Test Valley, SO51 7YYWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miBest-oneMercer Way, Test Valley, SO51 7LGWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miLondis14-20 Mercer Way, Romsey, SO51 7QHWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Test Valley district (2025-26).

Band A£1,464
Band B£1,708
Band C£1,952
Band D£2,197
Band E£2,685
Band F£3,173
Band G£3,661
Band H£4,393

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO51 5AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Stephen Parker

Romsey Tadburn - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Mark Geoffrey Cooper

Romsey Tadburn - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Caroline Nokes

Romsey and Southampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictTest ValleyE07000093
Parliamentary ConstituencyRomsey and Southampton NorthE14001449
WardRomsey TadburnE05012102
ParishRomseyE04013318
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Romsey TownE02004824
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Test Valley 011AE01023150
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO51 5AG

Is SO51 5AG (Romsey Town) safe?

The area around SO51 5AG records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near SO51 5AG?

The median sale price around SO51 5AG in Romsey Town is £344,000 (about £411 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO51 5AG?

There are 7 schools close to SO51 5AG, including Romsey Primary School & Nursery (Good), Halterworth Primary School (Good) and Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO51 5AG?

The closest station to SO51 5AG is Romsey, about 587 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO51 5AG?

SO51 5AG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,828 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO51 5AG (Romsey Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO51 5AG is Caroline Nokes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Stephen Parker (Liberal Democrats) and Mark Geoffrey Cooper (Liberal Democrats).

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.