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Alresford and Itchen Valley

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About

Alresford and Itchen Valley ward is located in the Winchester district of Hampshire. The area includes the historic market town of New Alresford, known for its Georgian architecture and the Watercress Line heritage railway. The ward also covers several rural villages, such as Itchen Stoke, Itchen Abbas, and Avington, which lie along the River Itchen. The landscape is characterised by chalk streams, water meadows, and farmland, offering a mix of natural beauty and agricultural activity.

The ward has strong transport links, with the A31 and A272 roads providing access to Winchester and surrounding areas. Local amenities include independent shops, pubs, and schools, catering to both residents and visitors. The area is popular for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and fishing, with the Itchen Way footpath running through the valley. Alresford and Itchen Valley combines a rural setting with convenient access to urban centres.

Area overview

On average Alresford and Itchen Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Alresford and Itchen Valley is £54,901 per year. There are 5 schools in Alresford and Itchen Valley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Alresford and Itchen Valley Population
8,687
Population density
79.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,084
93.06%
Other White
283
3.26%
Irish
54
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
51
0.59%
Other Asian
38
0.44%
Total population: 8,687

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,757
45.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,022
26.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
516
13.36%
Social rents from council
329
8.52%
Other forms of private rent
116
3%
Total households: 3,862

Property prices in Alresford and Itchen Valley

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 in Alresford and Itchen Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £161,000 up to £2,905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Alresford and Itchen Valley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alresford and Itchen Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£727,500
Flats9£240,000
Semi-Detached19£470,000
Terraced24£442,500

10 years median price trend in Alresford and Itchen Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alresford and Itchen Valley.

All postcodes in Alresford and Itchen Valley

SO249LQ

Meryon Road

SO249QS

New Farm Road

SO249RL

Ox Drove Way

SO211AW

Bridgetts Lane

SO211AY

Station Close

SO211DA

Springvale & Itchen Abbas

SO211EP

Chapel Lane

SO240AT

Hobbs Close

SO249DW

New Alresford

SO249JS

Beech Road

SO249PE

Beneden Green

SO211BN

Rectory Lane

SO211PP

Springvale & Itchen Abbas

SO213FW

Springvale & Itchen Abbas

SO237FZ

Springvale & Itchen Abbas

SO240HT

Rodfield Lane

SO249AA

West Street

SO249AD

West Street

SO249DP

New Alresford

SO249EP

The Avenue

SO249EB

Ox Drove Way

SO249EH

East Street

SO249HP

Nicholson Place

SO249NG

Searles Close

SO249NQ

Derwent Gardens

SO249PX

Hasted Drive

SO249QE

New Farm Road

SO249QP

New Farm Road

SO211DE

Springvale & Itchen Abbas

SO211EA

Springvale & Itchen Abbas

SO240AG

School Lane

SO249SW

Bighton Lane

SO249EA

The Avenue

SO249EZ

Winchester Road

SO249HA

Grange Road

SO249ND

Appledown Close

SO249SG

Bighton Dean Lane

SO249SR

Alresford Road

SO249TF

Springvale & Itchen Abbas

SO211BY

Northington Road

SO211EH

Church Lane

SO244AQ

Station Road

SO249AQ

Broad Street

SO249BH

The Dean

SO249FH

Broad Street

SO249JQ

Station Road

SO249JY

Bramble Hill

SO249LH

Jacklyns Lane

SO249QA

New Farm Road

SO249TH

Springvale & Itchen Abbas

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.