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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

SO516EQ

Mill Lane

SO516EF

Sherfield English Lane

SO510GD

Old Salisbury Lane

SO510EH

Mortimer Drive

SO516DA

Maurys Lane

SO516BD

Ryedown Lane

SO516FZ

Gardeners Lane

SO510HD

Old Salisbury Lane

SO510LE

Benchmark Cottages

SO516FF

Salisbury Road

SO516FP

Salisbury Road

SO516DQ

Woodington Road

SO516JX

Doctors Hill

SO510HQ

Cowleas Close

SO516GR

Salisbury Road

SO516GD

Gurnays Mead

SO516GH

The Hollies

SO516DH

Canada Common

SO516BQ

Woodland Close

SO516HE

Blackwater

SO510HG

Romsey Road

SO516EZ

Bottom Lane

SO516ET

Barnes Close

SO510ED

Mortimer Drive

SO516FB

Frenches Lane

SO510NF

Stockbridge Road

SO510BY

Hazel Grove

SO516JS

Country View

SO516FX

Bryces Lane

SO516EE

Salisbury Road

SO510NH

New Road

SO516RD

Sand Close

SO510NP

Haccups Lane

SO516BT

Lower Common Road

SO510LA

Dunbridge Lane

SO510NN

Hill View Road

SO516AU

Lodge Vale

SO516GN

Melchet View

SO516FE

The Frenches

SO516DF

Plantation Road

SO516BZ

Nightingale Close

SO516DD

Canada Road

SO510GH

Butteridge Rise

SO516FQ

Salisbury Road

SO510NX

Staff Road

SO516GY

Peartree Close

SO510NW

Chapel Lane

SO516BS

Gazing Lane

SO516FR

Steplake Lane

SO510ZN

Old Salisbury Lane

SO510NT

Manor Farm Lane

SO516BH

Whinwhistle Road

SO516RH

Goddard Close

SO510EG

Mortimer Drive

SO516GJ

Meadow Close

SO516DT

Dandys Ford Lane

SO516GE

Little Wood

SO510HS

Cooks Lane

SO516AD

Gardeners Lane

SO510GQ

Dunbridge Lane

SO516AE

Romsey Road

SO510LD

Mesh Road

SO516BP

Gurnays Mead

SO510EJ

Mortimer Drive

SO516GW

Bourne Close

SO516EH

Pound Lane

SO516RE

Reeves Close

SO516BU

Salisbury Road

SO510GY

Stanbridge Lakes

SO510HF

Awbridge Hill

SO516AR

School Road

SO510EP

Mortimer Drive

SO516ZB

Embley Lane

SO516DG

Kingsmead

SO510DW

Mortimer Drive

SO516EU

Crosfield Close

SO510HE

Stanbridge Earls

SO516BR

Buttons Lane

SO510DY

Mortimer Drive

SO516ZR

Compton's Drive

SO516GG

Salisbury Road

SO516FH

Branches Lane

SO516DE

Canada Road

SO516DP

Tanners Lane

SO516JU

Gambledown

SO516GX

Itchen Close

SO510HJ

Cowleas Cottages

SO516AZ

Coopers Close

SO510HL

Danes Road

Data Sources

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