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SO51 6EE

Blackwater

Test Valley

England / South East / Test Valley / Abbotswood & West Wellow / Blackwater / SO51 6EE

Overview

Postcode SO51 6EE 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 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Abbotswood & West Wellow is £58,300 per year. The nearest station is Mottisfont and Dunbridge located about 4.9 miles away.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Abbotswood & West Wellow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,882 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Abbotswood & West Wellow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

10.4%

Approximately 10.4% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income of residents in Abbotswood & West Wellow is £58,300 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 165 ft away from SO51 6EE.

Flood risk

High

Abbotswood & West Wellow near SO51 6EE has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Mottisfont and Dunbridge located about 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Blackwater

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £622,500 in Blackwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,140 up to £1,625,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£695,000
Flats9£530,000
Semi-Detached6£525,000
Terraced1£125,000

10 years price trend in Blackwater

Schools

In the SO51 6EE postcode area, located within Abbotswood & West Wellow, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miLondisGiles Lane, Wiltshire, SP5 2BB

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.