Alma Road, Romsey, SO51 8AG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO51 8AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.6%	50.4%	-1.2%	51.0%	-0.6%
Male	48.4%	49.6%	1.2%	49.0%	0.6%

Partnership Status

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	25%	31.8%	6.8%	37.9%	-6.1%
Married: Opposite sex	37.7%	34.9%	-2.8%	44.2%	-9.3%
Separated	4.1%	1.9%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	11.6%	16.7%	5.1%	9.1%	7.6%
Widowed	21.6%	14.7%	-6.9%	6.1%	8.6%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.2%	35.5%	-1.7%	48.4%	-12.9%
Good health	31.9%	34.4%	2.5%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	23.7%	22.5%	-1.2%	12.7%	9.8%
Bad health	4.3%	5.4%	1.1%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	3%	2.2%	-0.8%	1.2%	1.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.6%	23.2%	-13.4%	18.2%	5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	8.7%	0.9%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.3%	9.8%	0.5%	13.4%	-3.6%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	8.7%	5.0%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	11.8%	2.1%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	29.5%	33.5%	4.0%	33.8%	-0.3%
Other	3.4%	4.3%	0.9%	2.8%	1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	3.6%	2.9%	-0.7%	1.6%	1.3%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.8%	1.0%
White	93.4%	92.8%	-0.6%	81.4%	11.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.8%	88.9%	-1.9%	83.2%	5.7%
European Union	2.6%	6.5%	3.9%	6.1%	0.4%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	4.9%	3.2%	-1.7%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.5%	88.9%	-1.6%	83.2%	5.7%
10+ Years	1.6%	5%	3.4%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	4.3%	1.8%	-2.5%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	2.2%	-1.1%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.3%	76.7%	-3.4%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	1.1%	1.3%	-0.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South-East Asia	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%
No passport held	20.6%	13.5%	7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.5%	37.2%	-1.7%
Christian	57.3%	46.2%	11.1%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Alma Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alma Road was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Romsey Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Alma Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey and the 120th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in SO51 8AG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Alma Road are based on 140 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 Alma Road, Romsey, SO51 8AG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO51 8AG

Average Price
£209,359

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£209,359

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Alma Road

Average Price
£322,452

Semi-Detached
£475,679

Terraced
£386,756

Detached
£534,335

Flats/Maisonettes
£267,057

Other
£775,635

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Alma Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
16 Mottisfont Lodge Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2025-05-16	£120,000
2 Mottisfont Lodge Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£153,000	2024-08-13	£159,750
5 Mottisfont Lodge Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-08-07	£156,618
27 Mottisfont Lodge Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-09-15	£168,307
28 Mottisfont Lodge Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£135,000	2023-08-10	£136,929

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO51 8AG

Employment

SO51 8AG 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 8AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	68
Part-Time Employee	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Self-Employed	19
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Construction	11
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Church Lane , SO51 8EP	3out of 4	689 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Romsey Primary School Mercer Way , SO51 7PH	3out of 4	703 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cupernham Junior School Bransley Close , SO51 7JT	3out of 4	1,474 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cupernham Infant School Bransley Close , Woodley Lane SO51 7JT	3out of 4	1,474 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD	- not rated	1,840 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	695 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY	3out of 4	2,068 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	2,607 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Embley Embley Park , SO51 6ZE	- not rated	3,764 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
Plaza Theatre	40 Winchester Road, Romsey	178 yd
The Buffer Stop	Romsey Signal Box, Brick Lane	219 yd
Romsey Methodist Church	63 The Hundred, Romsey	243 yd
Costa Coffee	Romsey Rapids, Southampton Road	285 yd
That Little Tea Shop	48A The Hundred, Romsey	342 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bishops Blaize	The Bishop Blaize, 4 Winchester Road	81 yd
Romsey Town Football Club	Southampton Road, Romsey	285 yd
Romsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd	Love Lane, Romsey	371 yd
The Old House At Home	Old House At Home, 62 Love Lane	371 yd
Nightingale	45 Latimer Street, Romsey	437 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rickshaw	26 Winchester Road, Romsey	56 yd
Goodies	1 Plaza Parade, Winchester Road	178 yd
Chef Peking	5 Plaza Parade, Winchester Road	178 yd
Platform 2, Marco's At Romsey	Romsey Railway Station, Station Road	340 yd
Roma Pizza	41 The Hundred, Romsey	391 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose	32 Alma Road, Romsey	356 yd
Aldi	35 The Hundred, Romsey	391 yd
The Southern Co-operative Ltd	Southern Co-Op Ltd, 22 - 24 The Hundred	494 yd
The Southern Co-operative Ltd	Botley Road, Romsey	633 yd
The Southern Co-operative Ltd	Southern Cooperatives Ltd, Winchester Hill	903 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Curves (Romsey) STATION APPROACH	health and fitness suite	285 yd
Romsey Rapids Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	473 yd
Romsey Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	558 yd
The Bypass Ground SOUTHAMPTON ROAD	grass pitches	664 yd
Romsey Abbey Primary School CHURCH LANE	grass pitches	797 yd
Romsey Community School GREATBRIDGE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	826 yd
War Memorial Park Romsey MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK THE MEADS	tennis courts	1,062 yd

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	0.0%

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	67.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	158.96 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	158.96 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.01 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SO51 8AG