Area Info for Romsey (Hampshire)

Introduction to Romsey

Romsey is a historic market town located in Hampshire, South East England. It is known for its rich history, charming architecture, and scenic surroundings. The town is situated on the River Test, which is famous for its clear waters and trout fishing.

History

Romsey has a long history dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It was originally a settlement known for its abbey, Romsey Abbey, founded in the 10th century. The abbey played a significant role in the town's development and remains a prominent historical site today. The town has retained much of its medieval character, with various historic buildings and streets.

Notable Landmarks

Romsey Abbey is the most notable landmark, attracting visitors for its impressive architecture and historical significance. The town also features the King John’s House, a historic building dating back to the 14th century, and the Romsey Town Hall, which serves as a centre for community events.

Economy and Local Industry

Historically, Romsey's economy was based on agriculture and market trading. Today, it remains a vibrant market town with local shops, markets, and small businesses. The town benefits from tourism due to its historical sites and picturesque setting.

Transport

Romsey is well-connected by road and rail. It has a railway station providing services to Southampton, Salisbury, and other nearby cities. The town is accessible via the M27 motorway and local roads, making it convenient for visitors and residents alike.

Community and Culture

The town hosts various community events and festivals throughout the year, celebrating its heritage and local culture. It has a range of amenities including schools, parks, and recreational facilities, making it a desirable place to live and visit.

Natural Environment

Romsey is surrounded by beautiful countryside, including the New Forest National Park nearby. The River Test and its tributaries offer opportunities for fishing, walking, and enjoying the natural landscape.
Education
School
Romsey Primary School0.00 miles
Mercer Way, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7PH
Cupernham Junior School0.39 miles
Bransley Close, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JT
Cupernham Infant School0.39 miles
Bransley Close, Woodley Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7JT
The Romsey School0.68 miles
Greatbridge Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ZB
Halterworth Community Primary School0.74 miles
Halterworth Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9AD
Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School0.78 miles
Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP
The Mountbatten School1.07 miles
Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY
Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School1.11 miles
Highwood House, Highwood Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9ZH
Braishfield Primary School2.09 miles
Common Hill Road, Braishfield, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0QF
North Baddesley Junior School2.52 miles
Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9EP
Hampshire Collegiate School2.53 miles
Embley Park, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6ZE
North Baddesley Infant School2.55 miles
Botley Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9EE
Awbridge Primary School2.92 miles
Danes Road, Awbridge, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0HL
Ampfield Church of England Primary School2.97 miles
Knapp Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9BT
Nursling Church of England Primary School3.55 miles
Nursling Street, Nursling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 0XH
Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School3.57 miles
Bakers Drove, Rownhams, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8AD
Health
Clinic
The Rapids0.45 miles
Southampton Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8AF
Specsavers Hearcare - Shp (Romsey Library)0.53 miles
Station Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8DN
Test Valley South Community Mental Health Team0.67 miles
The Little Brew House, The Horsefair, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EZ
David Cook Physiotherapy Ltd (Romsey)0.68 miles
28A The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BW
North Baddesley Health Centre2.52 miles
Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9EP
Knightwood Surgery3.74 miles
Pilgrims Close, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4SD
Knightwood Leisure Centre3.75 miles
Skys Wood Road, Valley Park, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4SJ
St Francis Surgery3.82 miles
Hursley Road, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4ST
Lordshill Health Centre4.05 miles
Lordshill District Centre,, Southampton, SO16 8HY
Manston Court4.16 miles
Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8HF
Fmc-Ag (Chandlers Ford Dialysis Unit)4.25 miles
Unit A, Ground Floor, School Lane, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4DG
Hillingdon Health Limited HQ4.33 miles
Unit 3, Trinity Court, Brunel Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3WX
Gryphon Health LLP (Totton)4.33 miles
Unit 3, Trinity Court, Brunel Road, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3WX
Park Surgery4.41 miles
Hursley Road, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2ZH
Woodhaven4.69 miles
Loperwood, Calmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 2TA
Department Of Psychological Medicine4.79 miles
Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD
GP
Nightingale Surgery0.20 miles
Great Well Drive, Romsey, SO51 7QN
Alma Road Surgery0.46 miles
Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8ED
Abbey Mead Surgery0.81 miles
Abbey Mead Surgery, The Abbey, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EN
North Baddesley Surgery2.52 miles
North Baddesley Surgery, Norton Welch Close, Fleming Avenue, North Baddesley Southampton, SO52 9EP
Parkside Practice3.74 miles
The Knightwood Surgery, Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh Hampshire, SO53 4SD
St Francis Surgery3.82 miles
St Francis Surgery, Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 4ST
Dr M Barnfield And Partners4.05 miles
Lordshill Health Centre, Lordshill District Centre, Lordshill Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8HY
Park Surgery4.41 miles
Park Surgery, Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2ZH
Aldermoor Surgery4.51 miles
Aldermoor Health Centre, Aldermoor Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5ST
The Brownhill Surgery4.82 miles
The Brownhill Surgery, 2 Brownhill Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 2ZB
The Fryern Surgery4.92 miles
The Fryern Surgery, Oakmount Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2LH
Adelaide Gp Surgery5.10 miles
Adelaide GP Surgery, Adelaide Health Centre, William Macleod Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE
Dr S J Godfrey & Partners5.13 miles
Totton Health Centre, Testwood Lane, Totton Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZN
Testvale Surgery5.20 miles
Testvale Surgery, 12 Salisbury Road, Totton, Hampshire, SO40 3PY
Shirley Avenue And Cheviot Road Practice5.23 miles
1 Cheviot Road, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4AH
Dr R L Simpson And Partners5.32 miles
Brook House Surgery, 98 Oakley Road, Shirley Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4NZ
Hospital
Romsey Hospital0.24 miles
Winchester Hill, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7ZA
Princess Anne Hospital4.66 miles
Coxford Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5YA
Southampton General Hospital4.79 miles
Tremona Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6YD
Spire Southampton Hospital4.99 miles
Chalybeate Hospital, Chalybeate Close, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 6UY
Western Community Hospital5.10 miles
William Macleod Way, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 4XE
Nuffield Health, Wessex Hospital5.49 miles
Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital, Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW
Royal South Hants Hospital 6.89 miles
c/o Care UK - Level C, Southampton NHS Treatment Centre, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG
BPAS Southampton6.89 miles
Royal South Hampshire Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YG
Ashurst Child and Family Centre7.27 miles
Lyndhurst, Ashurst,, SO40 7AR
Priory Hospital Southampton7.76 miles
Hythe Road, Marchwood, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4WU
BMI Sarum Road Hospital7.88 miles
Sarum Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5HA
Royal Hampshire County Hospital8.15 miles
Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DG
Moorgreen Hospital8.37 miles
Botley Road, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3JB
Hythe Hospital10.06 miles
Beaulieu Road, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 4ZB
New Hall Hospital12.35 miles
Bodenham, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 4EY
Fareham Community Hospital12.52 miles
Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Sarisbury, Fareham, Hampshire, SO31 7DQ
Pharmacy
Nightingale Pharmacy0.18 miles
10 Great Well Drive, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 7QP
Lloydspharmacy0.56 miles
123 The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BZ
Boots0.67 miles
1 The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8GD
Superdrug0.68 miles
10 The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BW
Boots0.75 miles
7-8 Market Place, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8NB
Boots2.36 miles
7 Rownhams Road, North Baddesley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO52 9EF
Park Pharmacy3.82 miles
Pilgrims Close, Knightwood Road, Chandlers Ford, Nr Eastleigh,Hampshire, SO53 4ST
Lloydspharmacy4.05 miles
16/17 District Centre, Lordshill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8HY
S & K Nam Pharmacy4.35 miles
99 Rownhams Road, Maybush, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5EB
Lloydspharmacy4.39 miles
21 Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2FS
Day Lewis Pharmacy4.51 miles
95 Hiltingbury Road, Chandlers Ford, Nr.Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5NQ
Day Lewis Chemist4.53 miles
One Stop Store, 398 Coxford Road, Lordswood,Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5LL
Asda Stores Ltd4.58 miles
Asda Superstore, Bournemouth Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3YJ
Millbrook Pharmacy4.59 miles
168 Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 9GA
Pharmacy Direct4.62 miles
Lower Common Road, West Wellow, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6BT
Falkland Pharmacy4.74 miles
1 Falkland Court, Chandlers Ford, Nr Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3GA
Leisure
Park
TADBURN MEADOWS0.47 miles
BROADLANDS (Grade II* Listed)1.33 miles
SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS AND ARBORETUM (Grade II Listed)1.50 miles
EMBLEY PARK (Grade II Listed)2.51 miles
AWBRIDGE DANES (Grade II Listed)2.67 miles
VALLEY PARK WOODLANDS3.67 miles
MOTTISFONT ABBEY (Grade II Listed)3.89 miles
HOCOMBE MEAD4.29 miles
CRANBURY PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.33 miles
SOUTHAMPTON COMMON5.68 miles
LAKESIDE5.84 miles
SOUTHAMPTON CEMETERY (Grade II* Listed)5.97 miles
ITCHEN VALLEY6.64 miles
COMPTON END (Grade II* Listed)6.72 miles
FARLEY MOUNT6.72 miles
CENTRAL PARKS (Grade II* Listed)6.77 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Romsey0.22 miles
Winchester Hill, SO51 7YY
T & M Convenience Store0.45 miles
7-9 Viney Avenue, Romsey Hants SO51 7NR
Co-op Romsey0.53 miles
Warren Gardens, SO51 7TR
Waitrose Romsey0.54 miles
32 Alma Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8AS
Co-op Romsey0.54 miles
Halterworth, Romsey, SO51 5QY
ALDI 35 The Hundred0.65 miles
Romsey, SO51 8GE
Co-op Romsey0.67 miles
Romsey Central, SO51 8ZP
SPAR Euro Garage Greatbridge0.80 miles
Spar, Great Bridge Road, Hampshire, SO51 0HB
Co-op Southampton2.05 miles
North Baddesley, SO52 9FN
Co-op Southampton2.38 miles
North Baddesley, SO52 9DW
Co-op Romsey3.50 miles
Petrol West Wellow, SO51 6AS
Co-op Southampton3.57 miles
Nursling, SO16 0XH
Tesco Eastleigh (Express)3.81 miles
6 Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler`s Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4ST
Sainsbury's Lords Hill4.01 miles
Superstore 1, Lordshill District Centre, Southampton, SO16 8HY
Tesco Eastleigh (Express)4.29 miles
8-12 Ashdown Rd, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5RD
Maybush Convenience Store4.35 miles
105 Rownhams Road, Southampton Hampshire SO16 5EB
Transport
Airport
Southampton Airport6.27 miles
Bournemouth International Airport21.33 miles
Bus Stop
Mercer Way (N)0.07 miles
Mercer Way (S)0.07 miles
Cupernham Lane (NE)0.08 miles
Great Well Drive (N)0.12 miles
Great Well Drive (S)0.13 miles
Ashley Meadows (SW)0.15 miles
Durban Close (N)0.16 miles
Ashley Meadows (NE)0.17 miles
Homefield (S)0.20 miles
Cupernham Lane (NE)0.21 miles
Cupernham Lane (SW)0.22 miles
Romsey Hospital (SW)0.22 miles
Westbroke Gardens H&R ()0.23 miles
Westbroke Gardens H&R ()0.23 miles
Richmond Lane (N)0.25 miles
Richmond Lane (S)0.25 miles
Ferry Port
Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal7.66 miles
Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal7.76 miles
Hythe (Hants) Ferry Terminal9.35 miles
Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing12.09 miles
Warsash Ferry Landing12.37 miles
Lymington Pier Ferry Terminal16.51 miles
West Cowes Ferry Terminal 18.04 miles
East Cowes Ferry Terminal18.37 miles
West Cowes Floating Bridge18.39 miles
East Cowes Floating Bridge18.47 miles
Yarmouth IOW Ferry Terminal19.93 miles
Gosport Ferry Terminal21.15 miles
Portsmouth Harbour Station Pier21.35 miles
Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal21.42 miles
Portsmouth IOW Car Ferry Terminal21.63 miles
Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal21.66 miles
Railway Station
Romsey Rail Station0.36 miles
Mottisfont & Dunbridge Rail Station3.81 miles
Chandlers Ford Rail Station4.43 miles
Redbridge (Hants) Rail Station5.21 miles
Totton Rail Station5.31 miles
Swaythling Rail Station6.02 miles
Southampton Airport Parkway Rail Station6.13 miles
Eastleigh Rail Station6.15 miles
Millbrook (Hants) Rail Station6.17 miles
St Denys Rail Station6.57 miles
Southampton Central Rail Station6.79 miles
Bitterne Rail Station7.09 miles
Shawford Rail Station7.12 miles
Dean Rail Station7.28 miles
Ashurst New Forest Rail Station7.46 miles
Southampton Town Quay7.70 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (SO51 7P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment262
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
90, LATHAM ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7DB		£270,000
2025-06-20
semidetached
freehold
37, CAVENDISH CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7HT		£318,000
2025-06-19
terraced
freehold
26, WESTERING

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7LY		£425,000
2025-06-18
terraced
freehold
8, MAGNOLIA WALK

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0PY		£715,000
2025-05-22
detached
freehold
32, EIGHT ACRES

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 5BQ		£320,000
2025-05-21
semidetached
freehold
18, ASHLEY MEADOWS

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7LT		£610,000
2025-05-20
detached
freehold
7, WADHAM CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0AN		£260,000
2025-05-16
terraced
freehold
3, GANGER ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7UB		£315,000
2025-05-16
terraced
freehold
159, CUTFORTH WAY

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0BG		£440,000
2025-05-09
detached
freehold
1, PRIMROSE WAY

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7RF		£560,000
2025-05-09
detached
freehold
7, GANGER ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7UB		£258,000
2025-05-07
terraced
freehold
42B, WINCHESTER ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 8JA		£168,000
2025-05-06
flatmaisonette
freehold
3, THE GREEN

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7UA		£260,000
2025-05-02
terraced
freehold
26, HAYTER GARDENS

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7QU		£187,500
2025-04-30
flatmaisonette
leasehold
100, ST BLAIZE ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7LW		£270,000
2025-04-30
semidetached
freehold
11, ABBOTSWOOD COMMON ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0BX		£265,000
2025-04-17
terraced
freehold
17, LAWES WALK

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0BU		£375,000
2025-04-17
terraced
freehold
26, TARVER CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0BH		£305,000
2025-04-15
terraced
freehold
4, GREENWOOD CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7QT		£270,000
2025-04-11
terraced
freehold
54, TREVIGLIO CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7AF		£510,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
41, HUNTERS CRESCENT

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7UG		£285,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
5, SEWARD RISE
HALTERWORTH
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 8PE		£415,000
2025-03-31
terraced
freehold
11, EIGHT ACRES

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 5BP		£325,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
7, WYNDHAM DRIVE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0AP		£535,000
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
2, CLOVER WAY

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7RG		£382,500
2025-03-28
detached
freehold
58, STAPLEFORD CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7HU		£332,500
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
29, ASHDOWN WAY

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 5QR		£325,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
57, HORSESHOE DRIVE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7TP		£750,000
2025-03-27
detached
freehold
49, WESTERING

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7LX		£390,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
3, GRANGE MEWS

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7NB		£310,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
21, FOSTER WAY

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0AW		£740,000
2025-03-26
detached
freehold
52, CHIVERS ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0AT		£705,000
2025-03-25
detached
freehold
1, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 8LR		£750,000
2025-03-21
detached
freehold
85, HUNTERS CRESCENT

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7UG		£270,000
2025-03-21
terraced
freehold
WOODSIDE, THE CRESCENT

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7NG		£600,000
2025-03-18
detached
freehold
121, WINCHESTER ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 8JF		£520,000
2024-12-18
terraced
freehold
15, MINCHIN ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 0BL		£345,000
2024-12-17
terraced
freehold
2, SUTHERLAND CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7TH		£240,000
2024-11-29
terraced
freehold
2, CUPERNHAM LANE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7JH		£450,000
2024-11-28
detached
freehold
4, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 8LR		£535,000
2024-11-05
semidetached
freehold
6, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 8LR		£350,000
2024-08-28
flatmaisonette
freehold
104, VINEY AVENUE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7NT		£265,000
2024-08-27
semidetached
freehold
102, WOODLEY LANE
CUPERNHAM
ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7HX		£280,000
2025-03-27
terraced
freehold
18, MEON ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 5PU		£400,000
2025-03-24
semidetached
freehold
6, WAVERLEY CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7TG		£348,000
2025-03-14
terraced
freehold
3, HOLYBORNE ROAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 5QW		£325,000
2025-03-14
semidetached
freehold
10, TITHE MEAD

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7SD		£750,000
2025-03-13
detached
freehold
19, NELSON CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7DA		£372,500
2025-03-11
terraced
freehold
15, RIMINGTON GARDENS

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7TT		£310,000
2025-03-07
semidetached
freehold
43, KINVER CLOSE

ROMSEY
HAMPSHIRE
SO51 7JW		£313,500
2025-03-06
terraced
freehold
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