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Bishop's Waltham

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About

Bishop's Waltham is a ward in the Winchester district, located in the southern part of Hampshire. The area is known for its historic market town character, with a mix of residential and rural surroundings. The ward includes the town centre, which features traditional shops, pubs, and the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace, a medieval landmark. The surrounding landscape is largely green, with farmland and woodland contributing to its semi-rural feel.

The ward has a range of housing, from older cottages to modern developments, catering to families and older residents. Local amenities include schools, a medical centre, and leisure facilities like a sports centre and cricket club. Transport links connect Bishop's Waltham to Winchester and Southampton, though the area retains a quieter, community-focused atmosphere. The nearby South Downs National Park offers outdoor recreation opportunities, adding to the ward's appeal.

Area overview

On average Bishop's Waltham has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 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 of residents in Bishop's Waltham is £47,994 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Bishop's Waltham area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,300,000.

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
Detached41£625,000
Flats18£202,500
Semi-Detached36£386,000
Terraced34£311,000

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

SO321EB

Charles Hemming Drive

SO321NP

Free Street

SO321RP

Siskin Close

SO322TH

Paradise Lane

SO321FD

Beeches Hill

SO321BD

Winchester Road

SO321GS

Houchin Street

SO322AA

Durley Brook Road

SO321EA

Penfords Paddock

SO321LY

Merlin Close

SO321QY

Abbey Drive

SO321AX

Brook Street

SO321FP

Ashton Close

SO321GD

Damson Hill

SO321LT

Butts Farm Lane

SO321QR

Weatherall Close

SO321RH

Blanchard Road

SO321TD

Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase

SO321AH

Winchester Road

SO321AN

Bank Street

SO321BW

Winchester Road

SO321LW

Mallard Close

SO321PF

Bank Street

SO321RJ

Buttercup Road

SO321SJ

Cricklemede

SO322NU

Whiteley, Knowle & Wickham

SO321AQ

Garfield Close

SO321FT

Beeches Hill

SO321FU

Little Ashton Lane

SO321RW

Bank Street

SO322BP

Chancellors Lane

SO322ER

Durley Street

SO321AW

Lower Lane

SO321FZ

The Hangers

SO321LX

Edington Close

SO321PN

Winchester Road

SO321PS

Hazel Grove

SO321RS

Byron Close

SO322EJ

The Sawmills

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.