Morleys Lane is in Ampfield, Romsey and in Test Valley district. SO51 9BJ is located in the Ampfield & Braishfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morleys Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, SO51 9BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO51 9BJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 50.6% | 52.7% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.3% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 9BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 20.8% | 25.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.3% | 55.6% | -12.7% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 57.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.5% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 9.4% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SO51 9BJ this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.2% | 8.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 17.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.7% | 45.1% | -0.6% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.8% | 92.4% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 92.7% | 92.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 92.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 1.4% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morleys Lane was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.4% higher than the Romsey Tadburn average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Morleys Lane has the 8th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Romsey Tadburn and the 159th highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowsweet Cottage Morleys Lane, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £815,000 | 2017-12-20 | £1,016,426 |
| Meadowsweet Cottage Morleys Lane, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2011-12-16 | £1,075,175 |
SO51 9BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO51 9BJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampfield Church of England Primary School Knapp Lane , Ampfield SO51 9BT | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Keble Church of England Primary School Hursley Park Road , Hursley SO21 2LA | 3out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightwood Primary School Bell Flower Way , Knightwood Road SO53 4HW | 4out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Braishfield Primary School Common Hill Road , Braishfield SO51 0QF | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hiltingbury Infant School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 4out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY | 3out of 4 | 4,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 5,332 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 | 2,986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 4,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 5,288 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampfield And North Baddesley Cricket Club | Ampfield Pavilion, Winchester Road | 334 yd | |
| Ampfield Par Three Golf And Country Club Ltd | Ampfield Golf Club, Winchester Road | 334 yd | |
| The White Horse | Winchester Road, Romsey | 334 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ampfield Par Three Golf And Country Club WINCHESTER ROAD | golf | 348 yd |
| The Ampfield Recreation Ground Winchester Road | grass pitches | 422 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.