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About

Bishop's Waltham is a ward centred on a historic market town situated in the Meon Valley, approximately eight miles southeast of Winchester city centre. The area is defined by its position within the South Downs National Park, with surrounding downland and farmland. Its built environment is characterised by older properties along the High Street and newer residential developments on the fringes. The town's layout remains focused on its traditional core.

The notable ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, a medieval moated palace built by the Bishops of Winchester, are a central feature within the town. The local economy includes independent shops, services, and a regular street market. Recreational spaces include the Palace ruins grounds, the adjacent Moors parkland with its walking paths, and the recreational grounds on Winchester Road. The ward contains several schools and community facilities serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Waltham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% 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 is £64,082 per year. There are 3 schools in Bishop's Waltham: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishop's Waltham is home to around 7,979 people, with a population density of about 266.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishop's Waltham Population
7,979
Population density
266.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.88(+61%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.4(-27%)
Other theft
8.27(+48%)
Public order
7.77(+27%)
Vehicle crime
4.76(+26%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,582
95.01%
Other White
164
2.06%
Irish
47
0.59%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
28
0.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.35%
Total population: 7,980

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,686
40.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,094
16.4%
No qualifications
921
13.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
870
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
579
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 6,670

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,503
42.17%
Owns with a mortgage
1,077
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
394
11.05%
Social rents from council
277
7.77%
Other social rented
198
5.56%
Total households: 3,564

Property prices in Bishop's Waltham

Based on 126 recent sales, the median property price is £381,000 in Bishop's Waltham 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached42£627,500
Flats18£202,500
Semi-Detached33£400,000
Terraced33£315,000

10 years median price trend in Bishop's Waltham

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

All postcodes in Bishop's Waltham

SO321AJ

Lower Basingwell Street

SO321DT

West Hoe Lane

SO321GS

The Square

SO321BW

Winchester Road

SO322NU

Oakmore Park

SO321DA

Churchill Avenue

SO321EL

Oak Road

SO321PL

Winchester Road

SO321RG

Blanchard Road

SO321WA

High Street

SO321SP

Shore Lane

SO321AU

Brooklands Road

SO321PB

Godfrey Pink Way

SO321QL

Grovers Field

SO321AG

Coppice Hill

SO321DX

Rareridge Lane

SO321NN

Victoria Road

SO321SL

Cricklemede

SO322BU

Stapleford Lane

SO321DJ

Victoria Road

SO321DL

Albert Road

SO321EZ

Cross Street

SO321GF

Langton Road

SO321LS

Colville Drive

SO321PW

Maypole Green

SO321QT

Foxglove Road

SO322EY

The Drove

SO321DR

Botley Road

SO321GL

The Orchard

SO321BA

Winchester Road

SO321BQ

Park Road

SO321BU

Ambleside

SO321FE

Beeches Hill

SO321RL

Princes Close

SO321RY

Morley Drive

SO321SR

Victoria Road

SO321TH

Hammerton Road

SO321AE

Bank Street

SO321AF

St Georges's Square

SO321DF

Marlow Road

SO321EH

Pine Road

SO321FG

Shipcote Lane

SO321QE

Montague Road

SO321TF

Colt View

SO321BT

Battery Hill

SO321JR

Elm Road

SO321PP

Tangier Lane

SO321SX

St Bonnet Drive

SO321AB

High Street

SO321AR

Merlin Mews

SO321EY

Southfields Close

SO321FL

Cross Lane

SO321NT

Winchester Road

SO321BZ

Winchester Road

SO321EP

Oak Road

SO321SN

Clover Way

SO321EG

Willow Road

SO321FB

Beeches Hill

SO321FR

Ashton Lane

SO321PD

Gunners Park

SO321SE

Cherry Gardens

SO321BN

The Avenue

SO321PQ

Hoe Road

SO321QG

Walmsley Place

SO321EJ

Pine Road

SO321FS

Street End

SO321NU

Paradise Lane

SO321RR

Byron Close

SO322AE

Kytes Lane

SO321EQ

Oak Road

SO321QQ

Bosworth Gardens

SO321SW

Clover Way

SO321TE

Bilson Road

SO321FH

Vernon Hill

SO321DQ

Botley Road

SO321EU

Willow Road

SO321FF

New Road

SO321FY

Limekiln Lane

SO322AF

Manor Road

SO321BX

Winchester Road

SO321JW

Winchester Road

SO321AY

Malvern Close

SO321QD

Claylands Road

SO322AG

Sciviers Lane

SO322BR

Mincingfield Lane

SO321BB

Pondside Terrace

SO321DY

Shore Lane

SO321NW

Corhampton Road

SO321PU

Rareridge Close

SO321QZ

Waltham Road

SO321AL

Upper Basingwell Street

SO321DB

Cunningham Avenue

SO321ES

Sycamore Road

SO321NZ

Pine Lea

SO321PG

Blackmans Way

SO321SB

Palace Mews

SO321TP

Bishop's Waltham

SO321AA

High Street

SO321SA

Churchill Avenue

SO321BE

Winchester Road

Data Sources

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