Romsey Road is in Lockerley, Romsey and in Test Valley district. SO51 0JF is located in the Mid Test electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1986-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Romsey Road, Lockerley, Romsey, SO51 0JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO51 0JB, SO51 0RG, SO51 0LY, SO51 0JD, SO51 0LZ, SO51 0JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO51 0JF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 37.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 43.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 10.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 52.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 32.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 9.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 21.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 28.6% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.5% | 89.5% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 88.5% | 92.4% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 93.4% | 4.9% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romsey Road was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Romsey Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackwater and the 98th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Forge Cottage Romsey Road, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-04-17 | £505,976 |
| 2 Forge Cottage Romsey Road, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-11-04 | £579,446 |
| Street Farm House Romsey Road, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2021-04-20 | £899,857 |
| 2 Forge Cottage Romsey Road, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2006-09-08 | £673,672 |
| Bay Tree Cottage Romsey Road, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2005-12-16 | £661,186 |
SO51 0JF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 0JF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School Butts Green , Lockerley SO51 0JG | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Awbridge Primary School Danes Road , Awbridge SO51 0HL | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Tytherley Church of England Primary School West Tytherley , The Village SP5 1JX | 3out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's School Melchet Court , Sherfield English SO51 6ZR | - not rated | 5,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.