Bell Street is in Romsey and in Test Valley district. SO51 8AL is located in the Romsey Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bell Street, Romsey, SO51 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO51 8GW, SO51 8PJ, SO51 8LB, SO51 8GY, SO51 8GB, SO51 8GT, SO51 8JR, SO51 8GD, SO51 8GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO51 8AL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 54.4% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 45.6% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 23.9% | 39.1% | 15.2% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 33.4% | -17.0% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 33.2% | 39.8% | 6.6% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 42% | 33.5% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 18.4% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.7% | 19.1% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 11% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 34.6% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 0.8% |
| Other | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 86.8% | 91.6% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 81.7% | 84% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 4.9% | -4.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.4% | 84.7% | 3.3% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 9.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 1.6% | -3.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 2.2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bell Street was 344.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 233.3% higher than the Romsey Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Bell Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey and the 7th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Comley Court Bell Street, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £347,250 | 2025-04-30 | £347,250 |
| Flat 14 Comley Court Bell Street, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2025-03-28 | £344,307 |
| 9 Comley Court Bell Street, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-02-04 | £560,143 |
| 7 Comley Court Bell Street, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-10-04 | £387,072 |
| 12 Comley Court Bell Street, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-02-24 | £386,165 |
SO51 8AL 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 8AL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 125 |
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Romsey Primary School Mercer Way , SO51 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Junior School Bransley Close , SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Infant School Bransley Close , Woodley Lane SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Romsey School Greatbridge Road , SO51 8ZB | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY | 3out of 4 | 2,473 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 | 3,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embley Embley Park , SO51 6ZE | - not rated | 3,213 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Bradbeer And Co Ltd | Smith Bradbeer And Co Ltd, 14 - 20 Bell Street | 73 yd | |
| La Parisienne | 21 Bell Street, Romsey | 86 yd | |
| South Garden | 9 Bell Street, Romsey | 86 yd | |
| Suan Thai | 15 Tee Court, Bell Street | 86 yd | |
| No 5 | 5 Bell Street, Romsey | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor Rose | 3 Corn Market, Romsey | 90 yd | |
| The Phoenix Bar And Eatery | 30 - 32 The Hundred, Romsey | 151 yd | |
| Romsey Conservative Working Mens Club | 13 Market Place, Romsey | 154 yd | |
| Cocky Anchor | 8 Market Place, Romsey | 192 yd | |
| Nightingale | 45 Latimer Street, Romsey | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos, 2 - 4 Dukes Mill Centre | 49 yd | |
| Tee Court Kitchen | 7 Tee Court, Bell Street | 86 yd | |
| Tudor Thai | 6 Corn Market, Romsey | 112 yd | |
| Fig And Fox | 44 The Hundred, Romsey | 178 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 41 The Hundred, Romsey | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Southern Co-Op Ltd, 22 - 24 The Hundred | 151 yd | |
| Aldi | 35 The Hundred, Romsey | 195 yd | |
| Waitrose | 32 Alma Road, Romsey | 323 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Romsey Abbey Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| War Memorial Park Romsey MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK THE MEADS | tennis courts | 485 yd |
| Curves (Romsey) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Romsey Community School GREATBRIDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Romsey Rapids Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 745 yd |
| Romsey Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 786 yd |
| The Bypass Ground SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 879 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.