Abbess Close, Romsey
House prices, sold prices and local information for SO51 0AR.
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At a glance
5 property sales on Abbess Close, Romsey have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 12 Aug 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £679,990. Recorded sale prices on Abbess Close range from £570,000 to £840,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Abbess Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Abbess Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SO51 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £679,990 | 12 Aug 2025 |
Sold prices on Abbess Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Abbess Close SO51 0AR | 12 Aug 2025 | £840,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Abbess Close SO51 0AR | 26 Jul 2022 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Abbess Close SO51 0AR | 30 Jun 2017 | £699,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Abbess Close SO51 0AR | 13 Jan 2017 | £570,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Abbess Close SO51 0AR | 20 Dec 2016 | £640,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Abbess Close
Crime
36 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abbess Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abbess Close is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Test at Romsey and Testwood Flood warning area
- Lower Test Flood alert area
- Middle Test Flood alert area
- Stockbridge to Timsbury on the River Test Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abbess Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupernham Junior School 343 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Cupernham Infant School 246 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Romsey Primary School & Nursery 301 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Braishfield Primary School 103 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| King Edward VI Preparatory School 263 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Halterworth Primary School 437 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| The Romsey School 1,176 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School 201 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Romsey station 1.3 mi · 26 min walk
- Mottisfont & Dunbridge station 3.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min walk
- Chandlers Ford station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ambrose Way (opp, Chivers Road) 2 min walk
- Hooper Drive (nr, Chivers Road) 2 min walk
- Hooper Drive (adj, Chivers Road) 3 min walk
- Ambrose Way (adj, Chivers Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Alma Road Surgery
Alma Road, Romsey · 1.4 mi - Abbeywell Surgery
The Abbey, Romsey · 1.7 mi - North Baddesley Surgery
Norton Welch Close, Fleming Avenue, Southampton · 2.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Abbotswood Common Road Romsey · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Warren Gardens Romsey · 0.6 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Winchester Hill Romsey · 1.0 mi
- Asda Express Asda Greatbridge Express Petrol · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Nightingale Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Romsey Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
- Boots · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Dental Department · 1.1 mi
- Romsey Dental Care Ltd · 1.4 mi
- Beauchamp House Dental Surgery · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 590 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,530 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across Test Valley with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Abbess Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Test Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 93.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.6% | 3.3% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.8% |
Religion
| Here | Test Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.6% | 50.5% |
| No religion | 37.5% | 40.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Test Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 88.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.5% | 11.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Test Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 49.3% | 35.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.6% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.8% | 14.4% |
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 14.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.1% | 9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Other qualifications | 1.4% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Test Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 50.3% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Test Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.8% | 36.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 33.1% | 37.3% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 21.7% | 14.2% |
| No cars or vans in household | 3.4% | 11.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Test Valley.
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- Charters 1.6 mi
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