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SO51 8HR

Middlebridge Street

Romsey Abbey

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Detailed insights for SO51 8HR

Overview

Postcode SO51 8HR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Romsey War Memorial Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Romsey Town has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Romsey Town is £53,122 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from SO51 8HR.

Flood risk

Low

Romsey Town near SO51 8HR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Romsey located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO51 8HR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Romsey

N/A

Walking directions to Romsey

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO51 8HR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRomsey War Memorial ParkMediumWalking directions to Romsey War Memorial Park
0.2 miSouth GarthSmallWalking directions to South Garth
0.3 miNorth GarthSmallWalking directions to North Garth

Area Profile

Population
204
Population density
6,126.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.42(+37%)
Shoplifting
26.77(+235%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.58(-6%)
Burglary
10.85(+317%)
Public order
10.13(+67%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
89.27%
Other White
18
8.78%
Indian
1
0.49%
Other Asian
1
0.49%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.49%
Total population: 205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
44.27%
No qualifications
38
19.79%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
10.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.25%
Total 16+ residents: 192

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
61.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.25%
Owns with a mortgage
15
11.9%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.56%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

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 8HR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO51 8HR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jun 2025Flat 4, Brook Court, Middlebridge Street, Romsey, SO51 8HRFlatsLeasehold£275,000
09 Jan 202647, Middlebridge Street, Romsey, SO51 8HJTerracedFreehold£400,000
30 Oct 2025Bridgemead, Middlebridge Street, Romsey, SO51 8HJOtherFreehold£1,100,000
07 Aug 202577, Middlebridge Street, Romsey, SO51 8HJTerracedFreehold£425,000
03 Jul 202535, Middlebridge Street, Romsey, SO51 8HJTerracedLeasehold£395,000

Schools

In the SO51 8HR postcode area, located within Romsey Town, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO51 8HR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRomsey Abbey Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryThe Romsey SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryRomsey Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO51 8HR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO51 8HR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiThe Hundred, Test Valley, SO51 8GEWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food22,24 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BWWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miCook4 Latimer Walk, Romsey, SO51 8DGWalking directions to Cook
0.3 miWaitroseAlma Road, Test Valley, SO51 8ASWalking directions to Waitrose

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 8HR, 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 TownE02004824
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Test Valley 011BE01023151
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1986-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SO51 8HR

Is SO51 8HR (Romsey Town) safe?

The area around SO51 8HR 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.

What is the average house price near SO51 8HR?

The median sale price around SO51 8HR in Romsey Town is £417,500 (about £435 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO51 8HR?

There are 3 schools close to SO51 8HR, 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.

What is the nearest station to SO51 8HR?

The closest station to SO51 8HR is Romsey, about 799 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO51 8HR?

SO51 8HR 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).

Who represents SO51 8HR (Romsey Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Romsey and Southampton North covering SO51 8HR 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.