Ash Hill Common is in Sherfield English, Romsey and in Salisbury district. SO51 6FU is located in the Alderbury & Whiteparish electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Salisbury. This postcode has been in use since 1986-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Hill Common, Sherfield English, Romsey, SO51 6FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO51 6FU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.7% | 49.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6FU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% 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 | 23.8% | 22.3% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 66.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 56.4% | 56.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.7% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 6FU this area, 9.4% 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 44.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.3% | 9.4% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 15.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.1% | 44.7% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 10.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 94.7% | 94% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Hill Common was 29.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the Alderbury & Whiteparish average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Ash Hill Common has the 20th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Alderbury & Whiteparish and the 592nd lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Hill Cottage Ash Hill Common, Romsey, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2020-12-11 | £1,050,633 |
| Peartree Cottage Ash Hill Common, Romsey, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2018-09-12 | £971,910 |
| Warren Copse Ash Hill Common, Romsey, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2013-01-11 | £806,258 |
| Ash Hill Cottage Ash Hill Common, Romsey, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2012-05-30 | £733,252 |
| Ash Hill Cottage Ash Hill Common, Romsey, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2002-09-20 | £278,532 |
SO51 6FU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 6FU 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 6FU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary School Common Road , Whiteparish SP5 2SU | 4out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lockerley Church of England Endowed Primary School Butts Green , Lockerley SO51 0JG | 3out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Awbridge Primary School Danes Road , Awbridge SO51 0HL | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,576 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 | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 13.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 13.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 13.3% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.