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Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery

About

Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery form a residential ward on the southern edge of Winchester. The area is characterised by modern housing estates, local shops, and community facilities built primarily in the late 20th century. It sits on a distinct plateau, with Oliver's Battery itself being a historic Civil War earthwork that gives the neighbourhood its name. The layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces interspersed with the homes.

The ward functions largely as a self-contained suburb, with several schools, a community centre, and playing fields serving its population. A large supermarket acts as a focal point. The elevated position provides open views across the Water Meadows towards the city centre and Winchester Cathedral in the distance. Footpaths connect the estates to the South Downs Way, allowing direct access to the surrounding Hampshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery is £76,424 per year. There are 5 schools in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery is home to around 8,272 people, with a population density of about 163.9 per km2.

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery Population

8,272

Population density

163.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

14.26(-55%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.84(-58%)

Burglary

3.75(+44%)

Other theft

3.75(-33%)

Public order

3.02(-51%)

South East average

Demographics

British

7,082

85.62%

Other White

442

5.34%

Indian

124

1.5%

Other Asian

109

1.32%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.08%

Total population: 8,271

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,704

54.85%

Level 3 (A level)

996

14.75%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

777

11.51%

No qualifications

523

7.74%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

391

5.79%

Total 16+ residents: 6,753

Housing

Owns outright

1,535

45.05%

Owns with a mortgage

1,137

33.37%

Private landlord or letting agency

493

14.47%

Social rents from council

121

3.55%

Other forms of private rent

2.23%

Total households: 3,407

Property prices in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £509,500 in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £2,450,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	48	£776,250	£432,750	£565,500	£993,125	£1,986,375
Flats	5	£195,000	£175,480	£189,400	£326,000	£363,200
Semi-Detached	19	£509,500	£341,500	£412,500	£627,500	£1,231,000
Terraced	33	£315,000	£231,000	£282,500	£355,000	£497,000

10 years median price trend in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery

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