Side-by-side comparison of SO42 Brockenhurst and SO51 Romsey covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
SO51 is the more affordable option at £402,000 median vs £825,000 in SO42. SO42 has lower recorded crime (203 vs 1,589 offences over 13 months). SO42 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | SO42 Brockenhurst | SO51 Romsey |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £825,000 | £402,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,420 | £2,306 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 203 | 1,589 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 32.1 | 21.0 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 66.5 | 73.8 |
| EPC Median Score | 64.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.