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About

Blackwater ward encompasses the northern edge of Test Valley, bordering Hampshire's county line. The area is characterised by its mix of residential neighbourhoods and open farmland, with the Blackwater River forming a key part of the local landscape. Settlement is primarily focused around villages, with some modern housing developments integrated into the existing rural framework.

The ward includes the village of St Mary Bourne, known for its historic church and the numerous chalk stream springs that feed the river. The local geography is defined by these waterways and the surrounding downland, supporting agricultural activity. Transport links follow the main roads connecting the area to larger towns, maintaining its separate, quieter character within the borough.

Area overview

On average Blackwater has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwater is £75,894 per year. There are 4 schools in Blackwater: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blackwater is home to around 6,422 people, with a population density of about 116.3 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackwater Population
6,422
Population density
116.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.23(-20%)
Burglary
7.63(+193%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.01(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.45(-56%)
Other theft
4.98(-11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,955
92.76%
Other White
145
2.26%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.64%
Irish
37
0.58%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
37
0.58%
Total population: 6,420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,374
43.5%
Level 3 (A level)
844
15.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
732
13.41%
No qualifications
699
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
416
7.62%
Total 16+ residents: 5,457

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,328
50.75%
Owns with a mortgage
786
30.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
253
9.67%
Other social rented
111
4.24%
Other forms of private rent
83
3.17%
Total households: 2,617

Property prices in Blackwater

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £632,500 in Blackwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £2,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackwater 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 Blackwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached8£402,000
Flats7£177,500
Detached44£730,000
Terraced5£273,000

10 years median price trend in Blackwater

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

All postcodes in Blackwater

SO510NS

Church Lane

SO516BL

Kooyong Close

SO510HN

Church Lane

SO516EX

Fielders Way

SO516AW

Plant Close

SO516BG

Romsey Road

SO516GP

Broxmore Lane

SO516DX

Scallows Lane

SO516RB

Merrytree Close

SO516RA

Wheatears Drive

SO510DZ

Mortimer Drive

SO516DB

Maurys Lane

SO516DY

Tutts Lane

SO516GZ

Embley Park

SO516GU

Stour Close

SO516DW

Tutts Lane

SO516BX

Monkeys Jump

SO516JW

Doctors Hill

SO516GT

Arun Way

SO516ZE

Blackwater

SO510GF

Danes Road

SO510GE

Old Salisbury Lane

SO516EA

Foxes Lane

SO516FJ

Pound Lane

SO516AP

Crawley Hill

SO516EG

Forest View

SO516ES

Compton Drive

SO510EB

Mortimer Drive

SO516EY

Chichester Close

SO510NQ

Church Road

SO510NA

St Andrews Close

SO516FY

Church Lane

SO516DS

Foxes Lane

SO516DL

Embley Park

SO516BY

Slab Lane

SO516RF

Rowden Close

SO516HH

Flowers Lane

SO516HB

Frenches Lane

SO510LB

Stoneymarsh

SO516DJ

Salisbury Road

SO516FN

Mill Lane

SO510NR

Mesh Road

SO510NJ

Mannyngham Way

SO510NL

New Road

SO516JY

Newtown Road

SO510AS

Gambledown Lane

SO510EN

Beisley Place

SO516FG

Dandy's Ford Lane

SO516JR

Eastwood

SO510NZ

The Milburns

SO516DU

Wellow Drove

SO510SF

Romsey Road

SO516EW

Florence Close

SO516ER

Purley Way

SO516BB

Gardeners Lane

SO516AY

Ashton Cross

SO516HA

Abbotts Drove

SO516FL

Salisbury Road

SO510DX

Mortimer Drive

SO516FS

Melchet Park

SO516EN

Sherfield English Lane

SO516DN

Embley Lane

SO516BE

Whinwhistle Road

SO510AE

Romsey Road

SO516EB

Romsey Road

SO510GJ

Newtown Road

SO516EL

Spouts Lane

SO510EF

Gallop Place

SO516GS

Brookfields

SO516JT

North Common

SO516GL

Blackwater

SO510NB

Stockbridge Road

SO516DR

Wellow Drove

SO516ED

Romsey Road

SO516BN

Whinwhistle Road

SO510GP

Saunders Lane

SO516DZ

Groves Down

SO516GB

Gurnays Mead

SO516FD

Dunwood Hill

SO516AX

Elmdale Grove

SO516RJ

Old Farm Copse

SO516BW

Salisbury Road

SO510GB

Danes Road

SO516EP

Wellow Wood Road

SO510EL

Hansard Place

SO516EJ

Sherfield English Lane

SO516BJ

Hamdown Crescent

SO516RL

Old Cottage Close

SO516AQ

Blackhill Road

SO516RN

The Beeches

SO516RS

Dandy's Ford Lane

SO516GA

Salisbury Road

SO516FW

Graemar Lane

SO510NU

Rudd Lane

SO510HH

Kents Oak

SO510NG

Stockbridge Road

SO516ZA

Embley Lane

SO516RG

Warwick Place

SO510EA

Mortimer Drive

SO510NE

Stockbridge Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.