The Green Rownhams, Test Valley
16 addresses across 1 postcode (SO16), about 80 m long. USRN 40015989.
- Sales: 17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £575,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 4, E: 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 G; Band D in Test Valley costs £2,306 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 24% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Redbridge, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 68 to 72 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lordshill Health Centre, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | £575,000 | £389,950 | £695,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £495,000 | £440,000 | £550,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £522,000 | £522,000 | £522,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £307,000 | £307,000 | £307,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £406,500 | £406,500 | £406,500 |
| 2001 | 2 | £149,500 | £134,000 | £165,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £178,250 | £154,000 | £202,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2023 | AUTUMN LODGE SO16 8AJ | Detached | £389,950 | |
| 14 Jul 2023 | MORINDA SO16 8AJ | Detached | £695,000 | |
| 19 May 2023 | JASMINE COTTAGE SO16 8AJ | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | JASMINE COTTAGE SO16 8AJ | Detached | £550,000 | |
| 13 May 2021 | BRAMBLE LODGE SO16 8AJ | Semi-detached | £440,000 | |
| 24 May 2019 | GRAY THATCH SO16 8AJ | Detached | £522,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Nov 2017 | HONEYSUCKLE HOUSE SO16 8AJ | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2016 | BRAMBLE LODGE SO16 8AJ | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 31 May 2013 | GRAY THATCH SO16 8AJ | Detached | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Aug 2007 | ROSE COTTAGE SO16 8AJ | Semi-detached | £315,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2005 | AMBERLEY RIDGE SO16 8AJ | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2004 | HONEYSUCKLE HOUSE SO16 8AJ | Detached | £307,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2003 | FIVE OAKS SO16 8AJ | Detached | £406,500 | |
| 9 Jul 2001 | BRAMBLE LODGE SO16 8AJ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2001 | JASMINE COTTAGE SO16 8AJ | Detached | £134,000 | |
| 28 Nov 1997 | FIVE OAKS SO16 8AJ | Detached | £202,500 | |
| 22 Aug 1997 | MORINDA SO16 8AJ | Detached | £154,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (3); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1930-1949 (5); 2016 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 G (23% of about 1,040 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 31 October 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 68 m and 72 m above sea level (70 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO16 8AJ | 100% | 24% | 24% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Redbridge 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Totton 216,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Romsey 457,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Routs Way Rownhams | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Romsey | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Sainsbury's Lords Hill, Southampton Car Park | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gridserve Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 90 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lordshill Health Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Lordshill Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Lordshill Health Centre | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Princess Anne Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Totton Police Station | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roadchef - Rownhams Service Area, Rownhams Cashzone | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 80 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3,170 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,300 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Toot Hill camp, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Toot Hill camp | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Copse | Wood | 250 m north |
| Aldermoor Copse | Wood | 350 m west |
| Toothill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Longbridge Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Testwood Lane Stream | Tidal water | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-west |
| Emer Bog | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 3 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 16 |
10 of the street's 16 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 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sinclair Primary and Nursery School - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nursling Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Fairisle Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Oakwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Pret A Manger | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru SO16 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| St John's Nursing Home SO16 8AR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Costa Coffee SO16 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| WH Smith SO16 8AP | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| McDonald's SO16 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Rownhams West Connect SO16 8AP | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru SO16 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Fresh Food Hybrid SO16 8AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rownhams Lane (16); On or near Routs Way (11); On or near Acorn Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 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) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- SO16 8AJ: 16 addresses of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Routs Way · Harrison Way · Acorn Drive · Armada Close · Victory Way · Colts 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.