When did 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ last change hands?

8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ last sold for £910,000 in April 2008, around 18 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What planning history does 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ have?

8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ has 15 planning records on file (2 refused), most recent in December 2025. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ?

8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ in?

8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ sits in Romsey. It falls within the SO51 postcode district.

Is 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 78% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ?

The closest primary school to 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ is Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School (215m), one of 5 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Romsey School (568m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Abbey Water, SO51 8EJ is Council Offices, 158m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 166m away.

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8 Abbey Water, Romsey, SO51 8EJ

15 planning records

Council tax

Band F

Overview

About 8 Abbey Water

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Abbey Water is a property in Romsey (SO51 8EJ). It has council tax band F.

It hasn't traded since April 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 15 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 2 refused.

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Risks

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Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

No EPC on record

This property doesn't have an Energy Performance Certificate yet. An EPC is required to sell or let — and unlocks our automated valuation.

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Abbey Water, Romsey, SO51 8EJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

Dec 2025
Tree WorksTrees
In report
Silver Birch - Crown reduce by 2m
Agent
Romsey Tree Surgeons
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
25/02813/TREES
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Nov 2020
Tree WorksTrees
In report
T1 Mature Cherry - reduce crown by up to 1.5 metres T2 Claradendron - reduce crown by up to 1.5 metres
Agent
Garden Masters
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
20/02536/TREES
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.

Last sold (2008)

£910,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 April 2008Most recent
£910,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in SO51 8EJ: £728,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in SO51 8EJ

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Romsey report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Council Offices — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School. 7 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around SO51 8EJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for SO51 8EJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

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