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About

Bishopstoke ward sits within the Eastleigh borough, positioned between the River Itchen to the west and the M3 motorway to the east. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war developments to newer estates. Its landscape includes areas of open greenspace and playing fields along the river valley. The ward contains local shopping parades and schools serving the community.

A key feature is the presence of the South West Main Railway Line, which runs through the area. Bishopstoke is served by its own railway station, providing direct links to Eastleigh, Southampton, and London. The ward's proximity to the river and motorway network shapes its layout and connectivity. Residential streets are organised around these major transport corridors.

Area overview

On average Bishopstoke has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bishopstoke is £60,207 per year. There are 2 schools in Bishopstoke: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bishopstoke is home to around 10,677 people, with a population density of about 1,776.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bishopstoke Population
10,677
Population density
1,776.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.66(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.34(-54%)
Public order
4.5(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.5(-30%)
Other theft
2.81(-50%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,967
93.29%
Other White
266
2.49%
Indian
75
0.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
68
0.64%
Other
53
0.5%
Total population: 10,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,646
30.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,651
18.89%
No qualifications
1,351
15.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,265
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
923
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 8,739

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,799
39.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,549
34.25%
Other social rented
604
13.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
374
8.27%
Shared ownership
67
1.48%
Total households: 4,523

Property prices in Bishopstoke

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 in Bishopstoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bishopstoke 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 Bishopstoke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£432,500
Flats17£196,500
Semi-Detached50£331,250
Terraced24£292,000

10 years median price trend in Bishopstoke

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopstoke.

All postcodes in Bishopstoke

SO506FE

Guest Road

SO506GN

Truro Rise

SO506NW

Avington Close

SO508HN

Orchard Avenue

SO508JY

Badger Close

SO508HP

Orchard Avenue

SO508HX

Haig Road

SO508JH

Greens Close

SO508LS

West Horton Lane

SO508PL

Winsford Close

SO506AX

Portal Road

SO506FJ

Sedgwick Road

SO506JS

Roebuck Close

SO506LP

Riverside

SO508JF

Haig Road

SO506AP

Guest Road

SO506JP

Rose Close

SO508JB

Hartley Road

SO506DR

Church Road

SO506EX

Drake Road

SO506GX

Sayers Road

SO506PB

Lofting Close

SO506AL

Hamilton Road

SO506BE

Spring Lane

SO506DQ

Church Road

SO506GE

Hamilton Road

SO506AS

Hamilton Road

SO508JA

Charden Road

SO508PR

The Ridings

SO506ES

Longmead Avenue

SO506DY

Edward Avenue

SO506GH

Bodmin Road

SO506JE

Sewall Drive

SO506LL

Oak Grove Road

SO506NR

Dartington Road

SO506AJ

Scotter Road

SO506BY

Colchester Avenue

SO506EQ

Henry Road

SO506PD

Griffen Close

SO508NX

Stag Close

SO506EB

Rogers Close

SO506EP

Longmead Avenue

SO506LN

Oak Grove Road

SO508RE

Damson Crescent

SO506DS

Church Road

SO506JL

Bow Lake Walk

SO506JR

Ash Copse

SO508HL

Whalesmead Road

SO506DB

Wilmot Close

SO506PE

Bishops Court

SO508HZ

Charden Road

SO506BJ

Church Road

SO506DH

St Margarets Road

SO506NQ

Dartington Road

SO508GL

Hardings Lane

SO506EY

Edward Avenue

SO506EH

Edward Avenue

SO506ER

White Road

SO506FF

Guest Road

SO508AJ

Stoke Heights

SO508DA

West Horton Close

SO508HF

Elkins Square

SO508HJ

Whalesmead Road

SO506BR

Nelson Road

SO506BT

Stoke Park Road

SO508NA

Beaver Drive

SO506BF

Bishopstoke Road

SO506BU

Stoke Park Road

SO506EF

Edward Avenue

SO506EN

Longmead Avenue

SO506LX

Fair Oak Road

SO508JS

Itchen Avenue

SO508NL

Itchen Avenue

SO508PX

Marathon Place

Data Sources

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