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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

SO321EQ

Oak Road

SO321DY

Shore Lane

SO321DU

Hoe Road

SO321PS

Hazel Grove

SO321PU

Rareridge Close

SO321RJ

Buttercup Road

SO321PR

Winchester Road

SO321SW

Clover Way

SO321TE

Bilson Road

SO321QL

Grovers Field

SO321EA

Penfords Paddock

SO321NT

Winchester Road

SO321PQ

Hoe Road

SO322SY

Church Lane

SO322AH

Winters Hill

SO321UL

High Street

SO321QE

Montague Road

SO321AQ

Garfield Close

SO321FH

Vernon Hill

SO321FJ

Roke Lane

SO321LZ

Merlin Close

SO321LY

Merlin Close

SO321RX

Morley Drive

SO321SR

Victoria Road

SO322EH

The Sawmills

SO321NL

Colehill Gardens

SO321AF

St Georges's Square

SO321QX

Claylands Road

SO321DB

Cunningham Avenue

SO321QS

Charles Hemming Drive

SO322AQ

Church Lane

SO321GX

The Priory

SO321DE

Claylands Road

SO321DG

Malt Lane

SO321BB

Pondside Terrace

SO321GS

The Square

SO321DW

Suetts Lane

SO321SL

Cricklemede

SO321LX

Edington Close

SO321NX

Houchin Street

SO321BS

Battery Hill

SO321EJ

Pine Road

SO322AN

Durley Hall Lane

SO321DR

Botley Road

SO321ST

Bishop's Waltham

SO321QU

Campion Drive

SO321EP

Oak Road

SO321SF

Hamble Springs

SO321PW

Maypole Green

SO322EJ

The Sawmills

SO321SP

Shore Lane

SO321FN

Ashton Lane

SO321BZ

Winchester Road

SO321AJ

Lower Basingwell Street

SO321RG

Blanchard Road

SO321BP

The Avenue

SO321TJ

Stakes Lane

SO321NY

Elim Close

SO321NJ

Victoria Road

SO321AU

Brooklands Road

SO321GZ

Denewulf Close

SO322ER

Durley Mews

SO321DD

Hermitage Close

SO321EB

Folly Field

SO321SJ

Cricklemede

SO321BW

Winchester Road

SO321HX

Gunners Mews

SO321TP

Southpond Close

SO321ED

Little Shore Lane

SO321LU

Hall Close

SO321JW

Winchester Road

SO321BA

Winchester Road

SO322AB

Durley Street

SO321AE

Bank Street

SO322BT

Heathen Street

SO321FQ

Ashton Lane

SO322AA

Durley Street

SO321BR

Ashburton Villas

SO321WA

High Street

SO321FT

Beeches Hill

SO321AR

Merlin Mews

SO321BY

Albany Road

SO322BR

Mincingfield Lane

SO321NR

Free Street

SO321QR

Weatherall Close

SO321EW

Northfield Close

SO321EY

Southfields Close

SO321AS

Lower Lane

SO321AA

High Street

SO322BU

Stapleford Lane

SO321FB

Beeches Hill

SO321AB

High Street

SO321QW

Bluebell Way

SO321FE

Beeches Hill

SO321BG

Victoria Road

SO321BL

Winchester Road

SO321DF

Marlow Road

SO321BH

Claylands Road

SO322AF

Manor Road

SO321QY

Abbey Drive

Data Sources

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