Latimer Walk Romsey, Test Valley
1 address across 1 postcode (SO51), about 20 m long. USRN 40016333.
- 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 C; Band D in Test Valley costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Romsey, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Romsey War Memorial Park, is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Alma Road Surgery, about 290 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 261 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2017 | UNIT 2, 1 SO51 8DF | Other | £285,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 C (27% of about 1,000 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Romsey. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Brewery Site, The Horsefair, Romsey, Hampshire, permissioned (240 m)
- Land at Eastwood Court, Romsey, Hampshire, not permissioned (240 m)
- Edwina Mountbatten House, Romsey, Hampshire, not permissioned (330 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 14 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO51 8DF | 96% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Romsey 457,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Mottisfont and Dunbridge 29,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Chandlers Ford 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Council Offices Romsey | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Romsey | 190 m |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 30 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 90.1 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alma Road Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 120 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Romsey Dental Care LTD | 180 m |
| Hospital | Romsey Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Romsey Police Station | 360 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Romsey Service Station, Romsey Cashzone | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Romsey War Memorial Park 2.1 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,380 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is King John's House, a listed building (Grade I), 130 m west. 197 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| King John's House | Listed building, Grade I | 130 m west |
| 1, Church Court | Listed building, Grade II* | 140 m west |
| Former Corn Exchange | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m south-west |
| Dolphin Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 170 m south-west |
| Broadlands | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Embley Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Stream | Lake or reservoir | 260 m north-west |
| Big Green Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Palmer's Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| May's Island | Island | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Dunwood Hill Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Emer Bog | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 1 | 1 |
None of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Abbey Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| The Romsey School | Secondary | 11–16 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Romsey Primary School & Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cupernham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Cupernham Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Halterworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cork And Bean SO51 8LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| 108 The Bakery SO51 8LA | Retailers - other | 40 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Cook SO51 8LA | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Olive By Nicolas James SO51 8DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Latimers SO51 8DF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dish Deli And Kitchen SO51 8DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Waitrose SO51 8AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Romsey Royal British Legion Club Ltd SO51 8DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| The Old House At Home SO51 8DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Luc Purveyor Of Fine Foods SO51 8DF | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Roebridge Foods SO51 8BW | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd SO51 8BW | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Superdrug SO51 8BW | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Oxfam SO51 8BW | Retailers - other | 110 m | Exempt | |
| The Phoenix Bar And Eatery SO51 8BW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 111 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Public order | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Robbery | 13 |
| Other theft | 12 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (115); On or near Orchard Lane (38); On or near Parking Area (15); On or near Shopping Area (14); On or near Church Street (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 4% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 39% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 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 9 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
- SO51 8DF: 1 address of 38 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lortemore Place · Portersbridge Street · Latimer Walk · Orchard Lane · Latimer Street · Love Lane · The Hundred · Corn Market · The Hundred · Church Place · Church Street · Bell Street
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.