Postcode SO51 6FG 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 moderate crime levels, with around 32.4 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 2.8 miles away.
Abbotswood & West Wellow has a moderate 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 low crime rate, with approximately 32.4 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 6FG.
Abbotswood & West Wellow near SO51 6FG 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £632,500 in Blackwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,140 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £785,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £515,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £502,000 |
| Terraced | 5 | £273,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackwater
In the SO51 6FG postcode area, located within Abbotswood & West Wellow, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.