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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 very low crime levels, with around 51 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
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
25.69(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.7(+4%)
Burglary
5.76(+121%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.29(-54%)
Other theft
4.67(-16%)
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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £632,500 in Blackwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,140 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
Detached35£785,000
Flats7£515,000
Semi-Detached9£502,000
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

SO510EL

Hansard Place

SO516GG

Salisbury Road

SO516DY

Tutts Lane

SO516DT

Dandys Ford Lane

SO516FN

Mill Lane

SO516GH

The Hollies

SO516BR

Buttons Lane

SO516RF

Rowden Close

SO510AS

Gambledown Lane

SO510EN

Beisley Place

SO516FY

Church Lane

SO510EA

Mortimer Drive

SO516JU

Gambledown Lane

SO516AE

Romsey Road

SO516DF

Plantation Road

SO510GB

Danes Road

SO516EH

Pound Lane

SO516HA

Abbotts Drove

SO510NT

Manor Farm Lane

SO516DX

Scallows Lane

SO510HJ

Cowleas Cottages

SO510HS

Cooks Lane

SO516ES

Compton Drive

SO510GH

Butteridge Rise

SO516DG

Kingsmead

SO516GB

Gurnays Mead

SO516DP

Tanners Lane

SO516GT

Arun Way

SO516ZE

Blackwater

SO510GD

Old Salisbury Lane

SO510HE

Stanbridge Earls

SO510SF

Romsey Road

SO516ET

Barnes Close

SO516JT

North Common

SO510LB

Stoneymarsh

SO510NF

Stockbridge Road

SO510NL

New Road

SO516DL

Embley Park

SO516FS

Melchet Park

SO516EJ

Sherfield English Lane

SO510NP

Haccups Lane

SO516GD

Gurnays Mead

SO516GU

Stour Close

SO510DX

Mortimer Drive

SO516BQ

Woodland Close

SO516EN

Sherfield English Lane

SO516RH

Goddard Close

SO510HF

Awbridge Hill

SO510NB

Stockbridge Road

SO516AU

Lodge Vale

SO516DQ

Woodington Road

SO510NU

Rudd Lane

SO516ED

Romsey Road

SO510EG

Mortimer Drive

SO510NA

St Andrews Close

SO516DN

Embley Lane

SO516FB

Frenches Lane

SO510HG

Romsey Road

SO516BE

Whinwhistle Road

SO516BN

Whinwhistle Road

SO516EY

Chichester Close

SO516FD

Dunwood Hill

SO516FQ

Salisbury Road

SO510EB

Mortimer Drive

SO516EB

Romsey Road

SO516FH

Branches Lane

SO516GW

Bourne Close

SO516GZ

Embley Park

SO516RE

Reeves Close

SO510HN

Church Lane

SO516BB

Gardeners Lane

SO516BW

Salisbury Road

SO516DD

Canada Road

SO516EE

Salisbury Road

SO516GA

Salisbury Road

SO516HB

Frenches Lane

SO516RJ

Old Farm Copse

SO516RS

Dandy's Ford Lane

SO516ZR

Compton's Drive

SO516AY

Ashton Cross

SO516DZ

Groves Down

SO516GP

Broxmore Lane

SO516JW

Doctors Hill

SO510GY

Stanbridge Lakes

SO516AP

Crawley Hill

SO516GR

Salisbury Road

SO510GF

Danes Road

SO516BL

Kooyong Close

SO516EW

Florence Close

SO516EZ

Bottom Lane

SO516FE

The Frenches

SO516GJ

Meadow Close

SO516JR

Eastwood

SO510NG

Stockbridge Road

SO510NX

Staff Road

SO510ZN

Old Salisbury Lane

SO516BD

Ryedown Lane

SO516BS

Gazing Lane

SO510EP

Mortimer Drive

SO516EL

Spouts Lane

Data Sources

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