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SO51 7PN

Mercer Way

Romsey Abbey

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Detailed insights for SO51 7PN

Overview

Postcode SO51 7PN is located in an urban city, within the Romsey Abbey ward of Test Valley in the South East region, and forms part of the Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth is £67,033 per year. The nearest station is Romsey, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Martha's Piece.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
57.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,324 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.7%

Approximately 57.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth is £67,033 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO51 7PN.

Flood risk

No risk

Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth near SO51 7PN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Romsey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO51 7PN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Romsey

N/A

Walking directions to Romsey

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO51 7PN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miMartha's PieceLargeWalking directions to Martha's Piece

Area Profile

Population
241
Population density
4,416.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.24(-20%)
Shoplifting
9.06(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.47(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.24(-50%)
Public order
3.24(-47%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
220
91.29%
Indian
6
2.49%
Other Asian
6
2.49%
Other White
4
1.66%
Irish
2
0.83%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
28.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
23.88%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
49
39.84%
Owns outright
22
17.89%
Social rents from council
22
17.89%
Owns with a mortgage
20
16.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.5%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Romsey Abbey

Median price£417,500
Price per sq ft£435
Sales (last 12 months)104
Typical range (middle 50%)£277K – £544K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £417,500 (about £435 per square foot) in Romsey Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,350,000.

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 Abbey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£647,500£498
Semi-Detached13£500,000£513
Terraced40£397,500£430
Flats27£250,000£369

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Romsey Abbey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£451,250£325,000£345,750£323,000
2017£560,000£265,000£360,000£306,000
2018£490,000£215,000£289,000£328,500
2019£537,500£165,000£366,000£320,000
2020£420,000£193,500£365,000£341,500
2021£447,500£235,000£392,500£333,000
2022£599,950£187,250£445,000£385,000
2023£597,500£222,500£360,000£397,000
2024£552,500£193,750£452,500£387,500
2025£655,000£253,000£437,500£387,500
2026£705,000£256,500£499,950£395,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Romsey Abbey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey Abbey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£387£493£333£381
2017£400£394£398£375
2018£390£362£349£391
2019£458£319£357£351
2020£423£336£359£369
2021£430£356£382£432
2022£489£398£489£430
2023£512£320£421£472
2024£465£330£444£466
2025£499£370£498£432
2026£465£409£479£437
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Romsey Abbey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO51 7PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO51 7PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Feb 20264, Nelson Close, Romsey, SO51 7DATerracedFreehold£390,000
01 Oct 202526, Nelson Close, Romsey, SO51 7DATerracedFreehold£335,000
11 Mar 202519, Nelson Close, Romsey, SO51 7DATerracedFreehold£372,500
07 Apr 202636, Mercer Way, Romsey, SO51 7QHTerracedFreehold£270,000
23 Jan 202694, Mercer Way, Romsey, SO51 7QHTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the SO51 7PN postcode area, located within Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO51 7PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRomsey Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCupernham Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCupernham Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO51 7PN

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

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 7PN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nik Daas

Romsey Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Sandra Julia Gidley

Romsey Abbey - 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 AbbeyE05012100
ParishRomseyE04013318
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Romsey Cupernham & HalterworthE02004823
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Test Valley 010CE01023176
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1986-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SO51 7PN

Is SO51 7PN (Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth) safe?

The area around SO51 7PN records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SO51 7PN?

The median sale price around SO51 7PN in Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth is £417,500 (about £435 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO51 7PN?

There are 6 schools close to SO51 7PN, including Romsey Primary School & Nursery (Good), Cupernham Junior School (Good) and Cupernham Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO51 7PN?

The closest station to SO51 7PN is Romsey, about 392 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO51 7PN?

SO51 7PN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,324 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO51 7PN (Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO51 7PN is Caroline Nokes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Nik Daas (Liberal Democrats) and Sandra Julia Gidley (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.