Postcode SO51 6GT is located in a rural town, 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 35.7 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 Romsey located about 4.5 miles away.
Abbotswood & West Wellow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 23% least deprived areas in England.
Abbotswood & West Wellow has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from SO51 6GT.
Abbotswood & West Wellow near SO51 6GT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romsey located about 4.5 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 6GT postcode area, located within Abbotswood & West Wellow, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO51 6GT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wellow Foodmarket & Butchers | Salisbury Road, Romsey, SO51 6BU | Walking directions to Wellow Foodmarket & Butchers |
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.