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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 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

SO321BP

The Avenue

SO321DG

Malt Lane

SO322AH

Winters Hill

SO322AQ

Church Lane

SO321HX

Gunners Mews

SO321DE

Claylands Road

SO321FJ

Roke Lane

SO321PJ

Winchester Road

SO321QU

Campion Drive

SO321RU

Tennyson Close

SO321TJ

Stakes Lane

SO322AP

Greenwood Lane

SO322BQ

Mincingfield Lane

SO321FX

Dean Lane

SO321BJ

Winchester Road

SO321BL

Winchester Road

SO321FN

Ashton Lane

SO321GY

Andrewes Close

SO321SZ

Bellflower Drive

SO321DH

Station Road

SO321EE

Free Street

SO321HY

Waynflete Close

SO321NL

Colehill Gardens

SO321RZ

Southbrook Mews

SO321SF

Hamble Springs

SO322AN

Durley Hall Lane

SO321AZ

Albany Court

SO321GX

The Priory

SO321NJ

Victoria Road

SO321NY

Elim Close

SO321SG

Hamble Springs

SO322AJ

Winchester Road

SO321NR

Free Street

SO321SQ

Elizabeth Way

SO321QB

Montague Walk

SO321BH

Claylands Road

SO321DD

Hermitage Close

SO321ED

Little Shore Lane

SO321EN

Oak Road

SO321JT

Greens Close

SO321RX

Morley Drive

SO321ST

Bishop's Waltham

SO321DU

Hoe Road

SO321RN

Kestrel Close

SO321RQ

Siskin Close

SO321FQ

Ashton Lane

SO321FW

Dean Lane

SO321GE

Albany Drive

SO321DN

Martin Street

SO321PR

Winchester Road

SO321RT

Wordsworth Close

SO321AP

Priory Close

SO321DP

Bishops Lane

SO321QW

Bluebell Way

SO321RE

Abbots Road

SO322AD

Parsonage Lane

SO321BG

Victoria Road

SO321PA

Basing Mews

SO321AS

Lower Lane

SO322BW

Snakemoor Lane

SO321QX

Claylands Road

SO321AT

Garfield Road

SO321JS

Claylands Court

SO321QH

Saxby Road

SO322AB

Durley Street

SO321EF

The Hangers

SO321QS

Charles Hemming Drive

SO321EX

Eastways

SO321GR

Lower Lane

SO321NX

Houchin Street

SO322BT

Heathen Street

SO321ER

Oak Road

SO321NS

Bank Street

SO321DZ

Shore Crescent

SO321SS

Elizabeth Way

SO321UL

High Street

SO321JY

St Swithun Close

SO321LU

Hall Close

SO321LZ

Merlin Close

SO322AR

Durley Brook Road

SO321ET

Oak Road

SO321HZ

Beaufort Drive

SO321JU

Leopold Drive

SO321EW

Northfield Close

SO322SY

Church Lane

SO321AD

St Peters Street

SO321JX

The Hawthorns

SO321RF

Buttercup Road

SO321SH

Cricklemede

SO322EH

The Sawmills

SO321GZ

Denewulf Close

SO321SY

St Bonnet Drive

SO321TB

Bellflower Drive

SO321TG

Field Close

SO322AS

White Gates

SO322BS

Gregory Lane

SO321BY

Albany Road

SO321DW

Suetts Lane

SO321PE

Butts Farm Lane

SO321SD

Cherry Gardens

Data Sources

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