SO51 is a postcode district in Test Valley, South East, covering 857 active and 468 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SO51 (20%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (9%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO51 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SO51 are around £496k, up 4.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO51 at 173 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 47 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO51 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SO51 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO51 postcode area.
24,571
47
£ 51,017 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SO51 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £496k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £496k. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Braishfield Primary School
Cupernham Junior School
Cupernham Infant School
Ampfield Church of England Primary School
Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School
Romsey Primary School
The Mountbatten School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- PREMIER INN SOUTHAMPTON WEST
- Abbey Water Rooms
- Hapenny Acre B And B
- Packridge Apartments And Bed And Breakfast
- Potters Heron Hotel
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
37 nearby- Cocky Anchor At Romsey Rugby Club
- Romsey Rugby Club Ltd
- THE MORTIMER ARMS
- VINE INN (OWER)
- Ampfield And North Baddesley Cricket Club
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
53 nearby- MCDONALDS
- PAULTONS PARK
- PAULTONS GOLF CENTRE
- Abbey House
- Adore Cafe
- + 48 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Caught
- Chef Peking
- Dawat
- Domino's Pizza
- Goodies
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- WEST WELLOW SERVICE STATION
- 108 The Bakery
- Angel Floss Sweet Shop
- B Drummond Ltd
- Baby Necessities
- + 37 more
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