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SO51

ROMSEY

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO51 covers ROMSEY in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £513,573
1yr change ▼ 5.0%
Crime 76% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£513,573

▼ 5.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

79% above national avg

Crime Rate

19.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

76% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

245 Mbps

Property Prices in SO51

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO51 is £513,573, which is 19% above the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO51 cost 78.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO51 have fallen 5.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £718,445 442
Semi-detached £419,859 298
Terraced £352,757 342
Flat £284,542 281
All types £513,573 1442

5-Year Price History

£475K £497K £518K £539K £561K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO51

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 19.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO51 has a crime rate well 76% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
7.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO51

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO51 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Braishfield Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Cupernham Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Cupernham Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

523,700

Population

67

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO51 are 245.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 82% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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245.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

58%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO51 is collected by Southampton Council. The Band D rate is £1,623/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SO51 — ROMSEY

Area Summary

SO51 (ROMSEY) offers above-average property prices (£513,573, 79% above national average), low crime (76% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (245 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO51 ROMSEY

What is the average house price in SO51 ROMSEY?
The average house price in SO51 (ROMSEY) is £513,573, based on 1442 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 79% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.0% over the past year.
Is SO51 ROMSEY a safe area to live?
Crime in SO51 is significantly below the national average (19.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO51 ROMSEY?
The population of SO51 (ROMSEY) is approximately 523,700 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO51?
The average broadband download speed in SO51 is 245 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 58%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO51 ROMSEY?
There are 14 schools in or near SO51. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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