Mill Lane is in Romsey and in Test Valley district. SO51 8EQ 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 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Romsey, SO51 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO51 8ER, SO51 8HA, SO51 8EW, SO51 8EH, SO51 8EP, SO51 8HD, SO51 8EF, SO51 8EU, SO51 8ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO51 8EQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 59.4% | 56.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 40.6% | 43.4% | 2.8% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 8EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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 | 19.9% | 16.5% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -21.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 8.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 19.9% | 18% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
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 | 41.6% | 36% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 36% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 20.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 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.
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 13.6% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 47.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| 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% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 95.2% | 94.1% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 94.3% | 94.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 71.3% | 46.2% | 25.1% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 102.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the Romsey Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mill Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey and the 61st highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Mill Lane, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-02-12 | £577,768 |
| 56 Mill Lane, Romsey, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2019-11-26 | £659,223 |
| 44 Mill Lane, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2019-08-27 | £607,809 |
| 56 Mill Lane, Romsey, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2018-04-27 | £545,515 |
| Toad Hall, 66 Mill Lane, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2017-10-12 | £1,512,915 |
SO51 8EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 8EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 163 |
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Romsey Primary School Mercer Way , SO51 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Junior School Bransley Close , SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Infant School Bransley Close , Woodley Lane SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD | - not rated | 2,794 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 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embley Embley Park , SO51 6ZE | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School Highwood House , Highwood Lane SO51 9ZH | - not rated | 3,532 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 Park Cafe | Memorial Park, The Meads | 255 yd | |
| Miss Moody's Tudor Tea Room | 13 Church Street, Romsey | 345 yd | |
| Paws For Thought Cat Cafe Limited | 4 Church Street, Romsey | 353 yd | |
| Cafe Fresh | 9 Market Place, Romsey | 373 yd | |
| Caffe Nero | 25 - 26 Market Place, Romsey | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star | The Star Inn, 13 The Horsefair | 313 yd | |
| Cocky Anchor | 8 Market Place, Romsey | 368 yd | |
| Romsey Conservative Working Mens Club | 13 Market Place, Romsey | 444 yd | |
| Tudor Rose | 3 Corn Market, Romsey | 479 yd | |
| The Phoenix Bar And Eatery | 30 - 32 The Hundred, Romsey | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caught | 12 Church Street, Romsey | 323 yd | |
| The Kebab House | 5 Church Street, Romsey | 345 yd | |
| Tudor Thai | 6 Corn Market, Romsey | 451 yd | |
| Tee Court Kitchen | 7 Tee Court, Bell Street | 465 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos, 2 - 4 Dukes Mill Centre | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Southern Co-Op Ltd, 22 - 24 The Hundred | 512 yd | |
| Waitrose | 32 Alma Road, Romsey | 600 yd | |
| Aldi | 35 The Hundred, Romsey | 655 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Romsey Abbey Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Romsey Community School GREATBRIDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| War Memorial Park Romsey MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK THE MEADS | tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Curves (Romsey) STATION APPROACH | health and fitness suite | 904 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 | 80.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.8% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.