Allan Grove is in Romsey and in Test Valley district. SO51 5BH is located in the Romsey Tadburn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Allan Grove, Romsey, SO51 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO51 5EH, SO51 5BD, SO51 5BG, SO51 5BP, SO51 5FZ, SO51 5FY, SO51 5BA, SO51 5GX, SO51 5AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO51 5BH is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 50% | 46.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 50% | 53.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO51 5BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 45.1% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 33.7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 49.4% | 37.7% | -11.7% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.8% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 15% | 18.4% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 7% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 25.1% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 17.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 16.4% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 95.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.7% | 95.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.5% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allan Grove was 87.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% lower than the Romsey Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allan Grove has the 11th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey and the 77th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Allan Grove, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2017-01-06 | £245,567 |
| 2 Allan Grove, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2009-12-09 | £364,576 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey Primary School Mercer Way , SO51 7PH | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD | - not rated | 939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Junior School Bransley Close , SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Infant School Bransley Close , Woodley Lane SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Church Lane , SO51 8EP | 3out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY | 3out of 4 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Romsey School Greatbridge Road , SO51 8ZB | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,720 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embley Embley Park , SO51 6ZE | - not rated | 4,676 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Romsey Rapids, Southampton Road | 723 yd | |
| Plaza Theatre | 40 Winchester Road, Romsey | 749 yd | |
| The Buffer Stop | Romsey Signal Box, Brick Lane | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn | Winchester Road, Romsey | 485 yd | |
| Romsey Town Football Club | Southampton Road, Romsey | 723 yd | |
| The Bishops Blaize | The Bishop Blaize, 4 Winchester Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seafare Two | 3 Viney Avenue, Romsey | 718 yd | |
| The Spice Of Romsey | 5 Viney Avenue, Romsey | 718 yd | |
| Goodies | 1 Plaza Parade, Winchester Road | 749 yd | |
| Chef Peking | 5 Plaza Parade, Winchester Road | 749 yd | |
| Rickshaw | 26 Winchester Road, Romsey | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Botley Road, Romsey | 383 yd | |
| Welcome Co-op Romsey | 50 - 52 Saxon Way, Romsey | 386 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Southern Cooperatives Ltd, Winchester Hill | 424 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Halterworth Primary School HALTERWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Romsey Rapids Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Romsey Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 863 yd |
| The Bypass Ground SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Curves (Romsey) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
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 | 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 | 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 | 71.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.