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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

SO321BR

Ashburton Villas

SO321DS

Hoe Road

SO321BS

Battery Hill

SO321EB

Folly Field

SO321NP

Free Street

SO321RP

Siskin Close

SO322TH

Paradise Lane

SO321BD

Winchester Road

SO322AA

Durley Street

SO321FD

Beeches Hill

SO321EA

Penfords Paddock

SO321QY

Abbey Drive

SO321AX

Brook Street

SO321FP

Ashton Close

SO321TD

Poppy Close

SO321LY

Merlin Close

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

SO322BP

Netherhill

SO322ER

Durley Mews

SO321FZ

The Hangers

SO322EJ

The Sawmills

SO321AW

Middlebrook

SO321LX

Edington Close

SO321PN

Winchester Road

SO321PS

Hazel Grove

SO321RS

Byron Close

Data Sources

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