Mitchells Close is in Romsey and in Test Valley district. SO51 8DY 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 1986-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mitchells Close, Romsey, SO51 8DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO51 8DX, SO51 8DZ, SO51 8LN, SO51 8DW, SO51 8DU, SO51 8LG, SO51 8EB, SO51 8ED, SO51 8AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO51 8DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.4% | 53.2% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.8% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 | 39.1% | 33% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 45.9% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 43.6% | 40% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.6% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 22.6% | 20.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 13% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 31.6% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96% | 95.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 93% 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% | 93% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 92.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mitchells Close was 206.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.9% higher than the Romsey Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Mitchells Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey and the 13th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mitchells Close, Romsey, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £408,000 | 2024-09-06 | £415,027 |
| 9 Mitchells Close, Romsey, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-12-21 | £390,560 |
| 22 Mitchells Close, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £217,000 | 2020-10-14 | £260,914 |
| 22 Mitchells Close, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-12-11 | £279,436 |
| 24 Mitchells Close, Romsey, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-11-27 | £270,582 |
SO51 8DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Church Lane , SO51 8EP | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Junior School Bransley Close , SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Infant School Bransley Close , Woodley Lane SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD | - not rated | 1,880 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 | 614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY | 3out of 4 | 2,153 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 | 2,581 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embley Embley Park , SO51 6ZE | - not rated | 3,789 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 Buffer Stop | Romsey Signal Box, Brick Lane | 98 yd | |
| Plaza Theatre | 40 Winchester Road, Romsey | 222 yd | |
| Starlight Espresso | Unit 25 Ground Floor, Romsey Industrial Estate | 328 yd | |
| Romsey Methodist Church | 63 The Hundred, Romsey | 391 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Romsey Rapids, Southampton Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishops Blaize | The Bishop Blaize, 4 Winchester Road | 255 yd | |
| Romsey Town Football Club | Southampton Road, Romsey | 423 yd | |
| Romsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd | Love Lane, Romsey | 439 yd | |
| The Old House At Home | Old House At Home, 62 Love Lane | 440 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Winchester Road, Romsey | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickshaw | 26 Winchester Road, Romsey | 220 yd | |
| Goodies | 1 Plaza Parade, Winchester Road | 222 yd | |
| Chef Peking | 5 Plaza Parade, Winchester Road | 222 yd | |
| Platform 2, Marco's At Romsey | Romsey Railway Station, Station Road | 241 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 41 The Hundred, Romsey | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 32 Alma Road, Romsey | 386 yd | |
| Aldi | 35 The Hundred, Romsey | 491 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Southern Co-Op Ltd, 22 - 24 The Hundred | 557 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Botley Road, Romsey | 716 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Southern Cooperatives Ltd, Winchester Hill | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves (Romsey) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 120 yd |
| Romsey Rapids Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Romsey Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Romsey Community School GREATBRIDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Romsey Abbey Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| The Bypass Ground SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 828 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.