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Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase

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About

Bishop's Waltham is a historic market town centred around the ruins of a medieval palace, built by the Bishops of Winchester. The town has a traditional high street with independent shops and is bordered by the River Hamble. The surrounding landscape is characterised by farmland and woodland, including the ancient Bishops Wood.

Waltham Chase is a neighbouring village set on higher ground, with a more dispersed settlement pattern. The area is known for its network of rural lanes and common land. A local landmark is the former Royal Navy radio station mast, a prominent feature on the skyline for miles around.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase is £63,379 per year. There are 3 schools in Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase is home to around 10,203 people, with a population density of about 438.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase Population
10,203
Population density
438.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.74(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.29(-54%)
Public order
3.53(-42%)
Vehicle crime
2.74(-28%)
Other theft
2.55(-54%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,709
95.16%
Other White
224
2.2%
Irish
48
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.31%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
31
0.3%
Total population: 10,203

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,438
40.63%
Level 3 (A level)
1,417
16.75%
No qualifications
1,130
13.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,122
13.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
718
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 8,462

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,884
42.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,465
32.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
473
10.55%
Social rents from council
278
6.2%
Other social rented
243
5.42%
Total households: 4,485

Property prices in Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase 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 Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£550,000
Flats18£202,500
Semi-Detached50£375,000
Terraced36£306,000

10 years median price trend in Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase.

All postcodes in Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase

SO321EX

Eastways

SO321GR

Lower Lane

SO321NX

Houchin Street

SO321ER

Oak Road

SO321NS

Bank Street

SO322RH

The Poplars

SO321DZ

Shore Crescent

SO321SS

Elizabeth Way

SO321UL

High Street

SO322LG

Winchester Road

SO321JY

St Swithun Close

SO321LU

Hall Close

SO321LZ

Merlin Close

SO321ET

Oak Road

SO321HZ

Beaufort Drive

SO321JU

Leopold Drive

SO321EW

Northfield Close

SO322GU

Sandy Hill Close

SO321AD

St Peters Street

SO321JX

The Hawthorns

SO321RF

Buttercup Road

SO321SH

Cricklemede

SO322LB

Forest Gardens

SO321GZ

Denewulf Close

SO321SY

St Bonnet Drive

SO321TB

Bellflower Drive

SO321TG

Field Close

SO321BY

Albany Road

SO321DW

Suetts Lane

SO321PE

Butts Farm Lane

SO321SD

Cherry Gardens

SO321BR

Ashburton Villas

SO321DS

Hoe Road

SO322EX

Morrell Close

SO322HU

Solomons Lane

SO322LZ

Beaucroft Road

SO321BS

Battery Hill

SO321EB

Folly Field

SO321NP

Free Street

SO321RP

Siskin Close

SO322LL

Winchester Road

SO322TH

Paradise Lane

SO321BD

Winchester Road

SO321FD

Beeches Hill

SO322ES

Chase Gardens

SO322LS

Bull Lane

SO321EA

Penfords Paddock

SO321QY

Abbey Drive

SO322JT

Winters Road

SO321AX

Brook Street

SO321FP

Ashton Close

SO321TD

Poppy Close

SO322JS

Bishops Lane

SO321LY

Merlin Close

SO322GT

Lower Chase Road

SO321GD

Dundridge Lane

SO321LT

Colville Drive

SO321QR

Weatherall Close

SO321RH

Blanchard Road

SO321AH

Winchester Road

SO321PF

Upper Basingwell Street

SO321RJ

Buttercup Road

SO321AN

Bank Street

SO321LW

Mallard Close

SO321SJ

Cricklemede

SO321FT

Beeches Hill

SO321FU

Little Ashton Lane

SO321RW

Roman Row

SO321AQ

Garfield Close

SO322GZ

Hazel Close

SO322HT

Blackhorse Lane

SO321FZ

The Hangers

SO321AW

Middlebrook

SO321LX

Edington Close

SO321PN

Winchester Road

SO321PS

Hazel Grove

SO321RS

Byron Close

SO322TU

Clayhill Close

Data Sources

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