Colt Close Rownhams, Test Valley
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO16), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40013499.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £430,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 km (1.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, and Home Covert Wood (15 hectares) is about 740 m (0.5 miles) 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 46 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lordshill Health Centre, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 82 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £261,000 | £261,000 | £261,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £210,750 | £180,000 | £241,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £143,725 | £142,500 | £144,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £109,500 | £109,500 | £109,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jun 2022 | 7 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £430,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2019 | 1 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £365,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2019 | 1 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £399,950 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jan 2018 | 5 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2017 | 3 SO16 8JA | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2013 | 1 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £261,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 5 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2005 | 7 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £241,500 | |
| 18 Mar 2005 | 6 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 7 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2000 | 2 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £144,950 | |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 1 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £142,500 | |
| 23 Apr 1999 | 2 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £109,500 | |
| 8 May 1998 | 1 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 23 May 1997 | 2 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £89,000 | |
| 11 Jul 1996 | 7 SO16 8JA | Semi-detached | £80,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2); House, detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (33% of about 600 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 46 m and 47 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO16 8JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO16 8JE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redbridge 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Totton 216,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Millbrook (Hants) 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lennox Close Lords Hill | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Romsey | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sainsbury's Lords Hill, Southampton Car Park | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 90.7 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordshill Health Centre | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordshill Pharmacy | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordshill Health Centre | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Princess Anne Hospital | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Totton Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Roadchef - Rownhams Service Area, Rownhams Cashzone | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 530 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Home Covert Wood 15 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,170 m² | 340 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,300 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 23 hectares in all.
Landmarks
4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nursling Plantation | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Clams Copse | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Shirley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Toothill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Testwood Lane Stream | Tidal water | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Eling Great Marsh | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 9 |
2 of the street's 9 addresses are 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 | 320 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 530 m (0.3 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 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Inadequate (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Mansel Park Primary & Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Toes SO16 8GA | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Lordshill Community Association SO16 8LX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Horns Drove Community Pre School And Rascals SO16 8AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Jays | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company SO16 8HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rockall Close (32); On or near Rownhams Road North (22); On or near Colt Close (9); On or near Menzies Close (4); On or near St Evox Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is 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
Lucas Close · Emmett Road · Welch Way · Redward Road · St Evox Close · Sutherland Road · Logan Close · Lennox Close · Bridgers Close · Bedwell Close · Rockall Close · Lakeside Avenue
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.