Salisbury Road is in West Wellow, Romsey and in Test Valley district. SO51 6BW is located in the Blackwater 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 Salisbury Road, West Wellow, Romsey, SO51 6BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO51 6GT, SO51 6BZ, SO51 6GU, SO51 6GS, SO51 6GY, SO51 6RN, SO51 6GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO51 6BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49% | 49% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 34.4% | 28.6% | -5.8% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 49.8% | 6.3% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 12.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.4% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 34.7% | 38.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 42.2% | 37% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 27.7% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 15.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 26.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.8% | 98.4% | 3.6% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.6% | 94.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 94.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury Road was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.1% higher than the Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salisbury Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackwater and the 193rd highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Dene Salisbury Road, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2024-07-26 | £710,209 |
| Rossmore Cottage Salisbury Road, Romsey, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2021-09-15 | £1,359,409 |
| Oak Cottage Salisbury Road, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-08-14 | £635,834 |
| Corrogate Salisbury Road, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-12-09 | £412,291 |
| Oak Cottage Salisbury Road, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2014-11-06 | £682,500 |
SO51 6BW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO51 6BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellow Primary School Romsey Road , West Wellow SO51 6BG | - not rated | 2,551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Church of England Primary School School Road , Nomansland SP5 2BY | - not rated | 4,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Copythorne CofE Infant School Romsey Road , Copythorne SO40 2PB | 3out of 4 | 5,350 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 | 3,758 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Embley Embley Park , SO51 6ZE | - not rated | 4,355 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Rover | Salisbury Road, Plaitford | 1 yd | |
| The Shoe Inn | Salisbury Road, Plaitford | 919 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Recreation Ground LOWER COMMON ROAD | grass pitches | 465 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 | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.