Foster Way, Romsey, SO51 0AW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO51 0AW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	54.7%	2.6%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	47.9%	45.3%	-2.6%	49.0%	-3.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SO51 0AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.5%	30.3%	10.8%	37.9%	-7.6%
Married: Opposite sex	66.2%	55.2%	-11.0%	44.2%	11.0%
Separated	3.8%	1.5%	-2.3%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	3%	11.1%	8.1%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	7.5%	1.9%	-5.6%	6.1%	-4.2%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	59.5%	62.2%	2.7%	48.4%	13.8%
Good health	33.1%	27.5%	-5.6%	33.6%	-6.1%
Fair health	4.3%	8.1%	3.8%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	1.8%	1.9%	0.1%	4.0%	-2.1%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around SO51 0AW this area, 6.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.8%	6.2%	-0.6%	18.2%	-12.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.8%	8.8%	-1.0%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	10.4%	-1.6%	13.4%	-3.0%
Apprenticeship	3%	2.7%	-0.3%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	22.3%	10.3%	16.9%	5.4%
Degree or Similar	52.6%	48.1%	-4.5%	33.8%	14.3%
Other	3.8%	1.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.7%	1.0%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	0%	3%	3.0%	2.5%	0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.5%	3.6%	1.1%	0.8%	2.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
White	97.5%	88.4%	-9.1%	81.4%	7.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.5%	91.1%	-3.4%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	1.8%	3.9%	2.1%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.5%	91.4%	-3.1%	83.2%	8.2%
10+ Years	0%	5.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.0%
2-5 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	4.9%	0%	-4.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.3%	76.7%	8.6%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	9.7%	13.5%	-3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.8%	37.2%	7.6%
Christian	49.4%	46.2%	3.2%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Foster Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foster Way was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% higher than the Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Foster Way has the 21st highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackwater and the 161st highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,300

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SO51 0AW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Foster Way are based on 26 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Test Valley.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Foster Way, Romsey, SO51 0AW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO51 0AW

Average Price
£658,646

Semi-Detached
£414,966

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£739,873

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Foster Way

Average Price
£658,486

Semi-Detached
£463,032

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£730,495

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Foster WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Foster Way, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£740,000	2025-03-26	£741,507
21 Foster Way, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£770,000	2024-08-28	£796,719
16 Foster Way, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£785,000	2021-09-30	£881,781
3 Foster Way, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£395,000	2021-06-30	£468,832
21 Foster Way, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2021-05-18	£405,654

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO51 0AW

Employment

SO51 0AW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

SO51 0AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Part-Time Employee	47
Retired	38
Self-Employed	33
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Education	15
Human health and social work activities	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	8
Construction	7
Information and communication	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Manufacturing	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Cupernham Junior School Bransley Close , SO51 7JT	3out of 4	1,053 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cupernham Infant School Bransley Close , Woodley Lane SO51 7JT	3out of 4	1,053 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Romsey Primary School Mercer Way , SO51 7PH	3out of 4	1,660 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Braishfield Primary School Common Hill Road , Braishfield SO51 0QF	3out of 4	2,053 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD	- not rated	2,418 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Romsey School Greatbridge Road , SO51 8ZB	3out of 4	2,267 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY	3out of 4	3,000 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School Highwood House , Highwood Lane SO51 9ZH	- not rated	2,118 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Embley Embley Park , SO51 6ZE	- not rated	5,368 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Adore Cafe	11 Radcliffe Row, Abbotswood Common Road	456 yd
I Wanna Be...Role Play Village Ltd	16 Abbotswood Common Road, Romsey	522 yd
The Kitchen Cafe	Cedar Nursery, Sandy Lane	556 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dawat	7 Radcliffe Row, Abbotswood Common Road	474 yd
Gramo Fish And Chips	5 Radcliffe Row, Abbotswood Common Road	488 yd
Jade House	23 Warren Gardens, Romsey	819 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-operative Ltd	16 Abbotswood Common Road, Romsey		522 yd
The Southern Co-operative Ltd	19 - 20 Warren Gardens, Romsey		819 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SO51 0AW postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	27 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SO51 0AW