Durban Close Romsey, Test Valley
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO51), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40013509.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £590,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 8, E: 2, F: 1).
- 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 E; 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 Romsey, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 330 m away, and Tadburn Meadows (5.6 hectares) is about 770 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 22 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alma Road Surgery, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £590,000 | £585,000 | £595,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £595,000 | £595,000 | £595,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £387,000 | £387,000 | £387,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £368,000 | £340,000 | £430,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £365,000 | £330,000 | £400,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £350,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £333,500 | £333,500 | £333,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £146,500 | £146,500 | £146,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 22 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 17 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £585,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2022 | 19 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2018 | 12 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £387,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 11 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £368,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2014 | 20 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2014 | 22 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2013 | 22 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2013 | 2 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2012 | 3 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2012 | 4 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2012 | 8 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2010 | 6 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 1 May 2009 | 15 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2007 | 17 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £333,500 | |
| 17 Jul 2006 | 22 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 28 May 2004 | 11 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 8 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £146,500 | |
| 24 Mar 1997 | 12 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 22 Feb 1995 | 8 SO51 7LJ | Detached | £128,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (14). Built: 1967-1975 (7); 1950-1966 (6); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 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 E (45% of about 710 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
Finished in the last three months
- 12 October 2026 to 16 October 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 22 addresses are between 21 m and 35 m above sea level (30 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO51 7LJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO51 7WD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romsey 457,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Mottisfont and Dunbridge 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Chandlers Ford 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Homefield Cupernham | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Romsey | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 12.5 km (7.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 10.4 km (6.4 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 88.9 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alma Road Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nightingale Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Romsey Dental Care LTD | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Romsey Hospital | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Romsey Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mercer Way Stores Ltd Cashzone | 240 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 330 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Tadburn Meadows 5.6 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.9 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,380 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Broadlands, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broadlands | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and Arboretum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Minchin Hill | Hill | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Holbrook Stream | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| May's Island | Island | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Belbin's Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Emer Bog | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Dunwood Hill Bottom | Valley | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 22 |
3 of the street's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romsey Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cupernham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cupernham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Romsey School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Halterworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Mountbatten School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durban House Nursing Home SO51 7JL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Richmond Lane Guest House SO51 7LB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Mercer Way Stores Ltd SO51 7QH | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Romsey Primary School SO51 7PH | School/college/university | 260 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Abbotswood Day Nursery Ltd SO51 7LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Woodley Pre-School SO51 7JT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd At Cupernham Infant School SO51 7JT | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd SO51 7YY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cupernham Lane (6); On or near Oxlease Close (5); On or near Ralph Lane (4); On or near Carisbrooke Court (2); On or near Fair Field (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 46% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 41% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 54% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 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) | 45% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTHERN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 12 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band E, bungalow, detached (lodged 26 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Cupernham Close · Homefield · Smith's Field · Carisbrooke Court · Newlyn Walk · Canal Close · Fair Field · Waterside Road · Old Road · Richmond Lane · New Road · Ralph Lane
All the streets in SO51 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.