Postcode SO51 9LA is located in an urban city, within the Romsey Abbey ward of Test Valley in the South East region, and forms part of the Abbotswood & West Wellow area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.8 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 Abbotswood & West Wellow is £77,100 per year. The nearest station is Romsey, about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Martha's Piece.
Abbotswood & West Wellow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Abbotswood & West Wellow has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Abbotswood & West Wellow is £77,100 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from SO51 9LA.
Abbotswood & West Wellow near SO51 9LA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Romsey located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Romsey | N/A | Walking directions to Romsey |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 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 9LA.
In the SO51 9LA postcode area, located within Abbotswood & West Wellow, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO51 9LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | The Hundred, Test Valley, SO51 8GE | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 22,24 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BW | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Cook | 4 Latimer Walk, Romsey, SO51 8DG | Walking directions to Cook |
| 0.3 mi | Waitrose | Alma Road, Test Valley, SO51 8AS | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.3 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 9LA, 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 9LA records about 91 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SO51 9LA in Abbotswood & West Wellow is £417,500 (about £435 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to SO51 9LA, 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 9LA is Romsey, about 642 m away.
SO51 9LA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,725 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 9LA 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.