Postcode SO51 8BZ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Romsey Town is £53,122 per year. The nearest station is Romsey, about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Martha's Piece.
Romsey Town has an average 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 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Romsey Town is £53,122 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from SO51 8BZ.
Romsey Town near SO51 8BZ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Romsey | N/A | Walking directions to Romsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | South Garth | Small | Walking directions to South Garth |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £647,500 | £498 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £500,000 | £513 |
| Terraced | 40 | £397,500 | £430 |
| Flats | 27 | £250,000 | £369 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO51 8BZ.
In the SO51 8BZ 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 8BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | The Hundred, Test Valley, SO51 8GE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Cook | 4 Latimer Walk, Romsey, SO51 8DG | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.2 mi | Waitrose | Alma Road, Test Valley, SO51 8AS | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 22,24 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Romsey Local | Plaza Parade, Test Valley, SO51 8JA | Walking directions to Romsey Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for SO51 8BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nik Daas
Romsey Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023
Sandra Julia Gidley
Romsey Abbey - Elected 4 May 2023
Caroline Nokes
Romsey and Southampton North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO51 8BZ records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SO51 8BZ in Romsey Town is £417,500 (about £435 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to SO51 8BZ, including Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (Good), The Romsey School (Good) and Romsey Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO51 8BZ is Romsey, about 454 m away.
SO51 8BZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,675 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO51 8BZ 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).
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.