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Bishop's Waltham

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 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
85
Deprivation level
3/10
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
49.38(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.15(-26%)
Other theft
8.15(+45%)
Public order
7.77(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.89(-9%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,582
95.01%
Other White
164
2.06%
Irish
47
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.35%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
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 138 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Bishop's Waltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 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
Terraced39£315,000
Semi-Detached37£400,000
Flats17£190,000
Detached45£625,000

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

SO321EE

Free Street

SO321EG

Willow Road

SO321ES

Sycamore Road

SO321PF

Upper Basingwell Street

SO321LW

Mallard Close

SO321AN

Bank Street

SO321RF

Buttercup Road

SO321PJ

Winchester Road

SO321PL

Winchester Road

SO321BT

Battery Hill

SO321JS

Claylands Court

SO321BE

Winchester Road

SO322AS

White Gates

SO321PA

Basing Mews

SO321FU

Little Ashton Lane

SO321FW

Dean Lane

SO321RR

Byron Close

SO321JY

St Swithun Close

SO321PG

Blackmans Way

SO322AR

Durley Brook Road

SO321EF

The Hangers

SO321FS

Street End

SO321PB

Godfrey Pink Way

SO321QB

Montague Walk

SO321BN

The Avenue

SO321RS

Byron Close

SO321PP

Tangier Lane

SO321AG

Coppice Hill

SO321BD

Winchester Road

SO321JX

The Hawthorns

SO321DJ

Victoria Road

SO321EU

Willow Road

SO321EH

Pine Road

SO321AW

Middlebrook

SO321DN

Martin Street

SO321FZ

The Hangers

SO321RZ

Southbrook Mews

SO321DS

Hoe Road

SO321SA

Churchill Avenue

SO321FY

Limekiln Lane

SO321DH

Station Road

SO321FD

Beeches Hill

SO322AP

Greenwood Lane

SO321QQ

Bosworth Gardens

SO321QZ

Waltham Road

SO321PE

Butts Farm Lane

SO321BQ

Park Road

SO321EL

Oak Road

SO321SE

Cherry Gardens

SO321GY

Andrewes Close

SO321FP

Ashton Close

SO321DX

Rareridge Lane

SO321GR

Lower Lane

SO321NS

Bank Street

SO321AP

Priory Close

SO321JU

Leopold Drive

SO321DP

Bishops Lane

SO321NN

Victoria Road

SO321SQ

Elizabeth Way

SO321EN

Oak Road

SO321GF

Langton Road

SO321NU

Paradise Lane

SO321NW

Corhampton Road

SO321AH

Winchester Road

SO321DL

Albert Road

SO322BQ

Mincingfield Lane

SO321AD

St Peters Street

SO321HY

Waynflete Close

SO321BX

Winchester Road

SO322NU

Oakmore Park

SO321PD

Gunners Park

SO321RY

Morley Drive

SO321DQ

Botley Road

SO321GL

The Orchard

SO321FG

Shipcote Lane

SO321ET

Oak Road

SO321QT

Foxglove Road

SO321RQ

Siskin Close

SO321AX

Brook Street

SO321AL

Upper Basingwell Street

SO321SG

Hamble Springs

SO321TB

Bellflower Drive

SO321RL

Princes Close

SO321GE

Albany Drive

SO321TD

Poppy Close

SO322AG

Sciviers Lane

SO321PN

Winchester Road

SO321SX

St Bonnet Drive

SO321TH

Hammerton Road

SO321QD

Claylands Road

SO321SY

St Bonnet Drive

SO321RE

Abbots Road

SO321SH

Cricklemede

SO321AY

Malvern Close

SO321RH

Blanchard Road

SO321RU

Tennyson Close

SO321FX

Dean Lane

SO321SZ

Bellflower Drive

SO322AJ

Winchester Road

SO321TG

Field Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.