Broadbent Close Rownhams, Test Valley
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO16), about 190 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40013839.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £723,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 9).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Test Valley costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redbridge, about 3.3 km (2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Boniface Park, is about 130 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 45 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lordshill Health Centre, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £723,000 | £706,000 | £740,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £596,250 | £440,000 | £752,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £422,500 | £422,500 | £422,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £495,000 | £495,000 | £495,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £460,000 | £387,500 | £499,950 |
| 2014 | 1 | £452,000 | £452,000 | £452,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2026 | 14 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £740,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 3 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £706,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2024 | 15 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £752,500 | |
| 22 Feb 2024 | 10 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2021 | 12 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £422,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2018 | 28 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £495,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2017 | 14 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2015 | 8 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £387,500 | |
| 12 Aug 2015 | 3 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 9 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £499,950 | |
| 7 Mar 2014 | 27 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £452,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2013 | 28 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 27 May 2011 | 16 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2009 | 14 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 6 Mar 2008 | 3 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 2 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2005 | 16 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 6 May 2004 | 18 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £344,500 | |
| 25 Sep 2002 | 19 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £218,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2002 | 10 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £209,000 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 15 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £248,000 | |
| 4 Dec 1998 | 5 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 19 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 4 Sep 1998 | 19 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 29 May 1998 | 11 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £116,500 | |
| 2 Oct 1997 | 8 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £119,950 | |
| 24 Jun 1996 | 1 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 8 Sep 1995 | 15 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £170,000 | New build. |
| 6 Jul 1995 | 17 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £165,000 | New build. |
| 30 Mar 1995 | 18 SO16 8LQ | Detached | £132,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 158 m². Most common: House, detached (11). Built: 1991-1995 (10); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Test Valley in 2026-27: Band D £2,306 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,537 | £1,793 | £2,049 | £2,306 | £2,818 | £3,330 | £3,843 | £4,611 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (36% of about 1,240 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO16 8LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| SO16 8LE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 45 m and 51 m above sea level (48 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO16 8LE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO16 8LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redbridge 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Totton 216,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Millbrook (Hants) 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rownhams Way | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Romsey | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Lords Hill, Southampton Car Park | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 90.8 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordshill Health Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordshill Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordshill Health Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Anne Hospital | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Totton Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Nursling Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Boniface Park 2.5 ha | 130 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Home Covert Wood 15 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.3 ha | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,290 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Toot Hill camp, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Toot Hill camp | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lymers Copse | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Aldermoor Copse | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Toothill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Longbridge Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Testwood Lane Stream | Tidal water | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Eling Great Marsh | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 21 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Test Valley: see them on the Test Valley page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Fairisle Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Horns Inn SO16 0XA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Horns Drove Community Pre School And Rascals SO16 8AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Hampshire Care Ltd SO16 0XB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Balmoral Inn SO16 0XJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 2 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Betteridge Drive (3); On or near Hurricane Drive (3); On or near Balmoral Way (2); On or near Horsebridge Way (2); On or near Phillips Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Phillips Close · Nicholson Walk · Betteridge Drive · Horsebridge Way · Horns Drove · Normandy Close · Laverstoke Close · Hurricane Drive · Rufus Close · Jeffries Close · Beacon Close · Nutfield Road
All the streets in SO16 and across Test Valley.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.