Hook Crescent is in Ampfield, Romsey and in Test Valley district. SO51 9DE 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 1986-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hook Crescent, Ampfield, Romsey, SO51 9DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO51 9DD, SO51 9DB, SO53 5PB, SO53 5PP, SO53 5PQ, SO53 5PR, SO53 5PD, SO53 5PN, SO53 5PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO51 9DE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 49.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51% | 50.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 9DE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 74.8% 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 | 17.4% | 15% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 75.2% | 74.8% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 30.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 56.1% | 56.1% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 34.5% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9DE this area, 7% 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 58.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.1% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.7% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.7% | 58.1% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 24.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.7% | 89.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 88.3% 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 | 92.9% | 88.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 88.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.2% | 76.7% | 15.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 49.3% | 46.2% | 3.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hook Crescent was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% lower than the Romsey Tadburn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hook Crescent has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Romsey Tadburn and the 35th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreens Hook Crescent, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2023-12-15 | £1,423,140 |
| The Taj Hook Crescent, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,135,000 | 2021-06-24 | £1,310,845 |
| Woodside Hook Crescent, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £722,000 | 2015-02-18 | £1,060,370 |
| Silver Birch Hook Crescent, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £962,500 | 2013-11-15 | £1,550,082 |
| Little Oak Hook Crescent, Romsey, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2010-03-30 | £1,279,029 |
SO51 9DE 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 9DE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiltingbury Infant School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hiltingbury Junior School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightwood Primary School Bell Flower Way , Knightwood Road SO53 4HW | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ampfield Church of England Primary School Knapp Lane , Ampfield SO51 9BT | 3out of 4 | 2,063 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 | 2,301 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 4,525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School Highwood House , Highwood Lane SO51 9ZH | - not rated | 4,653 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,981 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 5,255 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STORME INNS LTD - THE HILTONBURY FARMHOUSE | HILTONBURY FARMHOUSE, NORTH MILLERS DALE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1SZ | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS | 8-12 ASHDOWN ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5RD | 931 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% |
| Median download speed | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.