SO51 9LE is in Lee, Romsey and Test Valley district. SO51 9LE is located in the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams 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 Lee, Romsey, SO51 9LE 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. The area surrounding SO51 9LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 40.1% | 49.6% | 9.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 59.9% | 50.4% | -9.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 9LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 39.6% | 20.2% | -19.4% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 59.8% | 16.0% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.9% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 51.7% | -2.9% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 32.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.4% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 40.7% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 97.1% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 84.6% | 92.5% | 7.9% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 92.5% | 7.9% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0.4% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SO51 9LE was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.4% higher than the Blackwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SO51 9LE has the 8th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackwater and the 102nd highest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Cottage, Romsey, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-11-21 | £133,522 |
SO51 9LE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 9LE 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 9LE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 158 |
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursling Church of England Primary School Nursling Street , Nursling SO16 0XH | 2out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Church Lane , SO51 8EP | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School Bakers Drove , Rownhams SO16 8AD | 3out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halterworth Primary School Halterworth Lane , SO51 9AD | - not rated | 3,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Romsey Primary School Mercer Way , SO51 7PH | 3out of 4 | 3,761 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Romsey School Greatbridge Road , SO51 8ZB | 3out of 4 | 3,758 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 4,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 4,609 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 5,324 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,628 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School Highwood House , Highwood Lane SO51 9ZH | - not rated | 4,628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Embley Embley Park , SO51 6ZE | - not rated | 4,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.