About Romsey

Romsey is a market town located in Hampshire, England, within the postcode area SO51. It has a rich agricultural background and is known for its historic buildings, including the impressive Romsey Abbey, which dates back to the 8th century. The town centre features a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing a pleasant atmosphere for both locals and visitors. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor activities, with several walking paths and parks nearby. Romsey also hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular carnival and various markets, which reflect the community spirit of the town. Its proximity to the New Forest National Park makes it an ideal base for exploring the natural beauty of the area.

School Ratings in Romsey

Families in Romsey have access to 46 local schools. St Edward's School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Romsey

Homes sell for an average of £482K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £705K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Romsey

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Vehicle crime is the leading concern across Romsey, with 10 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Romsey

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Romsey among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Romsey

Romsey benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,884 sales

Average Price £482K
£100 — £13.48M
Detached £705K 1,653
Semi £376K 1,013
Terraced £330K 1,152
Flat £274K 784

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

31 Primary
5 Secondary
10 Other
The Romsey School Secondary Good 0.3 miles Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Little Oaks and Sunshine Children's Centre 0.5 miles Romsey Primary School & Nursery Primary Good 0.5 miles Cupernham Junior School Primary 0.8 miles Cupernham Infant School Primary 0.8 miles Halterworth Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles The Mountbatten School Secondary Good 1.3 miles King Edward VI Preparatory School 1.6 miles Embley 2.1 miles Braishfield Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles Awbridge Primary School Primary Good 2.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Romsey IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Romsey experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
7,425 Children (0-15) 16%
25,745 Working Age 57%
15,510 Older (60+) 34%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 17.2% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 7.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Romsey 92 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Romsey are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

35 Violence & Sexual Offences
10 Vehicle Crime
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
9 Public Order
9 Shoplifting
6 Burglary
4 Other Theft
4 Other Crime
2 Drugs
2 Robbery
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Romsey Train Station 0.1 miles
Mottisfont And Dunbridge Train Station 3.9 miles
Chandlers Ford Train Station 4.9 miles
Totton Train Station 5.1 miles
Redbridge Train Station 5.2 miles
Millbrook (Hants) Train Station 5.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Cupernham 0.9 miles Halterworth 1.2 miles Belbins 1.2 miles Woodley 1.4 miles Whitenap 1.4 miles Ashfield 1.4 miles Awbridge 1.8 miles Shootash 2 miles Crampmoor 2 miles Timsbury 2 miles Ridge 2 miles Upper Ratley 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Test Valley
County Hampshire
Ward Mid Test
Constituency Romsey and Southampton North
Parish Mottisfont
Region South East

Notable & Famous People from Romsey 3 people

Ben Mansfield
Actor
actor
Nigel Spackman
Association football coach
English footballer and manager (born 1960)
Wilbert Awdry
Writer
British vicar and author (1911–1997)

Streets in SO51 30 shown View all streets

A3057 4 Abbess Close 1 Abbey Water 3 Abbotswood Close 1 Abbotswood Common Road 4 Abbotswood SE Path 1 Abbotts Drove 1 Addison Close 1 Albany Road 1 Alder Close 1 Allan Grove 1 Alma Road 3 Ambrose Way 1 Ampfield Hill 4 Anderson Close 1 Anton Close 1 Arun Way 1 Ash Close 1 Ashdown Way 1 Ashley Meadows 1 Ashton Cross 1 Avon Crescent 2 B3084 2 Back Lane 1 Baden Powell Way 1 Banning Street 5 Barley Hill 1 Barling Mews 1 Barnes Close 1 Baroona Close 1

Postcodes in SO51 50 shown View all postcodes

SO51 0AB SO51 0AE SO51 0AF SO51 0AG SO51 0AH SO51 0AJ SO51 0AL SO51 0AN SO51 0AP SO51 0AQ SO51 0AR SO51 0AS SO51 0AT SO51 0AU SO51 0AW SO51 0AX SO51 0AY SO51 0AZ SO51 0BB SO51 0BD SO51 0BE SO51 0BF SO51 0BG SO51 0BH SO51 0BJ SO51 0BL SO51 0BN SO51 0BP SO51 0BQ SO51 0BS SO51 0BU SO51 0BX SO51 0BY SO51 0BZ SO51 0DA SO51 0DB SO51 0DD SO51 0DF SO51 0DG SO51 0DH SO51 0DJ SO51 0DL SO51 0DN SO51 0DP SO51 0DQ SO51 0DR SO51 0DT SO51 0DU SO51 0DW SO51 0DX