Postcode Analysis Test Valley, South East

THE ABBEY, SO51 8EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ABBEY, SO51 8EN.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 38,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO51 8EN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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1/10
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5/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SO51 8EN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 65% 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 moderate. Property prices average £1.3M.

home £1,260,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO51 8EN is a well-regarded residential area on The Abbey, 0.2km from Romsey in Romsey. Administratively it sits within Romsey Abbey ward and the Romsey and Southampton North constituency.

For serious buyers, SO51 8EN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.3M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SO51 8EN are sourced from Output Area E00117615 (shared with 292 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO51 8EN. The average age is 56.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,062,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,062,500

Terraced

£ 1,200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,200,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SO51 8EN is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences86
Shoplifting75
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order17
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School

Good203 pupils0.2 km
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The Romsey School

Good1172 pupils0.5 km
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Romsey Primary School

Good312 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Abbey Water Rooms0.1 km
  • The Palmerston Rooms0.4 km
  • The White Horse Hotel0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • The Bishops Blaize0.7 km
  • The Old House At Home0.4 km
  • The Phoenix Bar And Eatery0.3 km
  • The Star0.3 km
  • Cocky Anchor0.1 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Abbey House0.1 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • Chambers Cafe0.3 km
  • Josies Romsey0.2 km
  • La Parisienne0.2 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Chef Peking0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Goodies0.9 km
  • Tee Court Kitchen0.2 km
  • The Kebab House0.2 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Mole Country Stores0.6 km
  • Oasis Christian Centre0.2 km
  • Romsey Local0.9 km
  • 108 The Bakery0.3 km
  • Angel Floss Sweet Shop0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romsey0.8 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge5.9 km
  • Redbridge8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Council Offices0.2 km
  • Council Offices0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km
  • Bus Station0.3 km