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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Bishopstoke is £351,000 (around £383 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £415,000. 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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
23.23(-27%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.34(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.21(-35%)
Public order
3.09(-49%)
Other theft
2.9(-48%)
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

Median price: £351,000
Price per sq ft: £383
Sales (last 12 months): 157
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £415K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £351,000 (about £383 per square foot) in Bishopstoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bishopstoke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached50£429,250£415
Semi-Detached59£340,000£382
Terraced32£293,000£369
Flats16£187,500£363

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bishopstoke

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopstoke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338,000£185,000£277,500£225,000
2017£419,000£234,500£280,000£240,000
2018£360,000£289,950£277,250£262,500
2019£375,000£174,000£277,000£249,500
2020£389,995£270,750£287,000£257,500
2021£397,500£221,500£300,000£269,998
2022£460,000£435,000£345,000£297,250
2023£407,500£256,535£323,750£291,250
2024£437,750£239,250£327,000£290,500
2025£430,000£192,500£335,000£286,000
2026£426,750£190,000£335,000£288,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bishopstoke.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopstoke.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304£310£307£304
2017£342£361£318£322
2018£342£392£310£355
2019£337£325£341£281
2020£326£368£325£303
2021£364£339£343£325
2022£408£361£376£412
2023£371£392£363£349
2024£387£383£358£372
2025£400£344£382£375
2026£420£369£345£347
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bishopstoke.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bishopstoke in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastleigh district.

Band A£1,561
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,082
Band D£2,342
Band E£2,863
Band F£3,383
Band G£3,904
Band H£4,684

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Bishopstoke ward.

Local councillors

Louise Anne Parker-Jones

Bishopstoke - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent