SO51 0EH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mortimer Drive, 0.2km from Stanbridge in Test Valley. Administratively it sits within Romsey Cupernham ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £479k, up 13.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO51 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00117880 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MORTIMER DRIVE, SO51 0EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORTIMER DRIVE, SO51 0EH.
493
51
£ 58,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO51 0EH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO51 0EH combines high owner-occupation (64%), strong property values (£479k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £479k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 13.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO51 0EH. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 476,650
10 sales · Mean £ 502,705
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SO51 0EH has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Roke Manor-Catering0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romsey2.6 km
- Mottisfont & Dunbridge3.4 km
- Dean8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cooks Lane0.3 km
- Cooks Lane0.3 km
- Mortimer Drive0.3 km
- Mortimer Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO510EH · Data under Open Government Licence