Middlebridge Street is in Romsey and in Test Valley district. SO51 8HH 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 1986-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middlebridge Street, Romsey, SO51 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO51 8HN, SO51 8HL, SO51 8HG, SO51 8HP, SO51 8HT, SO51 8QL, SO51 8HJ, SO51 8GX, SO51 8AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO51 8HH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 64.6% 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 | 62.4% | 64.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 13.6% |
| Male | 37.6% | 35.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -13.6% |
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 | 17.6% | 17.4% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 42.6% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 14% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 22.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
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 | 38.8% | 27.2% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -21.2% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 49% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 15.4% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 18.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.7% | 12.8% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 13.6% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.6% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 39.3% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 96.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.7% | 96.5% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 96.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middlebridge Street was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.7% lower than the Romsey Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Middlebridge Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Romsey Abbey and the 104th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Middlebridge Street, Romsey, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £678,000 | 2024-02-16 | £739,107 |
| 173 Middlebridge Street, Romsey, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2023-12-01 | £344,734 |
| 133 Middlebridge Street, Romsey, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-03 | £347,233 |
| 153 Middlebridge Street, Romsey, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-09-28 | £572,509 |
| 127 Middlebridge Street, Romsey, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-05-22 | £489,160 |
SO51 8HH 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 8HH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 62% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 151 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Romsey Primary School Mercer Way , SO51 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Junior School Bransley Close , SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cupernham Infant School Bransley Close , Woodley Lane SO51 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD | - not rated | 2,660 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY | 3out of 4 | 2,707 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 | 2,902 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School Highwood House , Highwood Lane SO51 9ZH | - not rated | 3,563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Parisienne | 21 Bell Street, Romsey | 447 yd | |
| South Garden | 9 Bell Street, Romsey | 447 yd | |
| Suan Thai | 15 Tee Court, Bell Street | 447 yd | |
| No 5 | 5 Bell Street, Romsey | 447 yd | |
| Purbani Tandoori Ltd | 11 Bell Street, Romsey | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cromwell Arms | 23 Mainstone, Romsey | 155 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | 58 Middlebridge Street, Romsey | 158 yd | |
| Tudor Rose | 3 Corn Market, Romsey | 511 yd | |
| Cocky Anchor | 8 Market Place, Romsey | 534 yd | |
| Romsey Conservative Working Mens Club | 13 Market Place, Romsey | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos, 2 - 4 Dukes Mill Centre | 437 yd | |
| Tee Court Kitchen | 7 Tee Court, Bell Street | 447 yd | |
| Tudor Thai | 6 Corn Market, Romsey | 512 yd | |
| Fig And Fox | 44 The Hundred, Romsey | 633 yd | |
| Roma Pizza | 41 The Hundred, Romsey | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | Southern Co-Op Ltd, 22 - 24 The Hundred | 598 yd | |
| Aldi | 35 The Hundred, Romsey | 641 yd | |
| Waitrose | 32 Alma Road, Romsey | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial Park Romsey MEMORIAL PARK MEMORIAL PARK THE MEADS | tennis courts | 297 yd |
| Romsey Abbey Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 629 yd |
| Romsey Rapids Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,040 yd |
| Romsey Sports Centre SOUTHAMPTON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 yd |
| Romsey Community School GREATBRIDGE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.2% |
| 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 | 86.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.