Postcode SO51 8BY 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 Town area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Romsey Town is £38,100 per year. The nearest station is Romsey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Martha's Piece.
Romsey Town has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,675 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Romsey Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 112.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Romsey Town is £38,100 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 247 ft away from SO51 8BY.
Romsey Town near SO51 8BY has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romsey located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Romsey | N/A | Walking directions to Romsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Martha's Piece | Large | Walking directions to Martha's Piece |
| 0.5 mi | Romsey War Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Romsey War Memorial Park |
| 0.4 mi | South Garth | Small | Walking directions to South Garth |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Romsey Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,440,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £642,500 |
| Flats | 29 | £275,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £417,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £387,500 |
10 year median price trend in Romsey Abbey
In the SO51 8BY postcode area, located within Romsey Town, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO51 8BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | The Hundred, Test Valley, SO51 8GE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Romsey Local | Plaza Parade, Test Valley, SO51 8JA | Walking directions to Romsey Local |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Alma Road, Test Valley, SO51 8AS | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | Cook | 4 Latimer Walk, Romsey, SO51 8DG | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 22,24 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.