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SO51 7SB

Laurence Mews

Romsey Abbey

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Detailed insights for SO51 7SB

Overview

Postcode SO51 7SB 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Martha's Piece.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,275 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 264 ft away from SO51 7SB.

Flood risk

No risk

Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth near SO51 7SB 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 7SB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Romsey

N/A

Walking directions to Romsey

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO51 7SB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMartha's PieceLargeWalking directions to Martha's Piece
0.5 miNorth GarthSmallWalking directions to North Garth

Area Profile

Population
268
Population density
1,750.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.56(-79%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.94(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.97(-84%)
Other theft
1.97(-65%)
Public order
1.97(-68%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
91.04%
Other White
8
2.99%
Irish
5
1.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.12%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.12%
Total population: 268

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
51.05%
Level 3 (A level)
30
12.66%
No qualifications
22
9.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
53.08%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
19.23%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.54%
Other social rented
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

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 7SB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO51 7SB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Dec 20255, St Johns Gardens, Romsey, SO51 7RWDetachedFreehold£665,000
21 Aug 202530, St Johns Gardens, Romsey, SO51 7RWDetachedFreehold£575,000
12 Aug 20251, St Johns Gardens, Romsey, SO51 7RWDetachedFreehold£640,000
31 Jan 202516, St Johns Gardens, Romsey, SO51 7RWTerracedFreehold£287,500
07 Nov 202522, The Cloisters, Romsey, SO51 7RSDetachedFreehold£425,000

Schools

In the SO51 7SB postcode area, located within Romsey Cupernham & Halterworth, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO51 7SB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Romsey SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRomsey Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRomsey Abbey Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO51 7SB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO51 7SB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsda On The MoveBelbins, Test Valley, SO51 0HAWalking directions to Asda On The Move
0.4 miWaitroseAlma Road, Test Valley, SO51 8ASWalking directions to Waitrose
0.4 miCook4 Latimer Walk, Romsey, SO51 8DGWalking directions to Cook
0.4 miBest-oneMercer Way, Test Valley, SO51 7LGWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miRomsey LocalPlaza Parade, Test Valley, SO51 8JAWalking directions to Romsey Local

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 7SB, 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 010BE01023175
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO51 7SB

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

The area around SO51 7SB records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7SB?

The median sale price around SO51 7SB 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 7SB?

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

What is the nearest station to SO51 7SB?

The closest station to SO51 7SB is Romsey, about 367 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO51 7SB?

SO51 7SB scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,275 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO51 7SB 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.