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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

SO516BH

Whinwhistle Road

SO516DH

Canada Common

SO516FJ

Pound Lane

SO516FL

Salisbury Road

SO510GE

Old Salisbury Lane

SO516BT

Lower Common Road

SO516DW

Tutts Lane

SO516JY

Newtown Road

SO510NW

Chapel Lane

SO516BY

Slab Lane

SO516DA

Maurys Lane

SO516EU

Crosfield Close

SO510DW

Mortimer Drive

SO510GQ

Dunbridge Lane

SO516BZ

Nightingale Close

SO516FR

Steplake Lane

SO510GJ

Newtown Road

SO516AD

Gardeners Lane

SO516GE

Little Wood

SO516ZA

Embley Lane

SO510NE

Stockbridge Road

SO516RN

The Beeches

SO510EH

Mortimer Drive

SO516BG

Romsey Road

SO516FW

Graemar Lane

SO510NR

Mesh Road

SO516FG

Dandy's Ford Lane

SO516FZ

Gardeners Lane

SO516DS

Foxes Lane

SO510HH

Kents Oak

SO510HL

Danes Road

SO516FX

Bryces Lane

SO516DB

Maurys Lane

SO516EX

Fielders Way

SO510LA

Dunbridge Lane

SO516AW

Plant Close

SO516BX

Monkeys Jump

SO516HH

Flowers Lane

SO516RG

Warwick Place

SO516RL

Old Cottage Close

SO510AE

Romsey Road

SO510GP

Saunders Lane

SO516ER

Purley Way

SO510EJ

Mortimer Drive

SO516DR

Wellow Drove

SO516ZB

Embley Lane

SO516GY

Peartree Close

SO516JS

Country View

SO516DE

Canada Road

SO516FF

Salisbury Road

SO516RA

Wheatears Drive

SO516AQ

Blackhill Road

SO516GS

Brookfields

SO516GX

Itchen Close

SO510DZ

Mortimer Drive

SO510ED

Mortimer Drive

SO510NH

New Road

SO510NQ

Church Road

SO510NZ

The Milburns

SO516RB

Merrytree Close

SO510EF

Gallop Place

SO510BY

Hazel Grove

SO510DY

Mortimer Drive

SO516AX

Elmdale Grove

SO516DJ

Salisbury Road

SO516HE

Blackwater

SO516RD

Sand Close

SO510NN

Hill View Road

SO516EF

Sherfield English Lane

SO516GN

Melchet View

SO510LE

Benchmark Cottages

SO516BP

Gurnays Mead

SO516EP

Wellow Wood Road

SO516GL

Blackwater

SO510HD

Old Salisbury Lane

SO516AZ

Coopers Close

SO516FP

Salisbury Road

SO510NJ

Mannyngham Way

SO516EG

Forest View

SO510HQ

Cowleas Close

SO516EA

Foxes Lane

SO510LD

Mesh Road

SO516BJ

Hamdown Crescent

SO516BU

Salisbury Road

SO516DU

Wellow Drove

SO516AR

School Road

SO510NS

Church Lane

SO516EQ

Mill Lane

SO516JX

Doctors Hill

Data Sources

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