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Buriton & East Meon

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About

Buriton & East Meon ward encompasses a large rural area of the South Downs National Park. The landscape is characterised by rolling chalk downland, ancient woodlands, and dry valleys. The settlements of Buriton and East Meon are historic villages centred around their parish churches and village greens. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy, with arable fields and pastureland defining much of the scenery.

The ward is traversed by several long-distance trails, including the South Downs Way. The source of the River Meon is a notable hydrological feature within the parish of East Meon. The area's geology is significant, with former chalk quarries and pits evident in the landscape. Local community life often focuses on the village halls and traditional public houses in the main settlements.

Area overview

On average Buriton & East Meon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Buriton & East Meon is £70,897 per year. There are 4 schools in Buriton & East Meon: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Buriton & East Meon is home to around 2,738 people, with a population density of about 40.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Buriton & East Meon Population
2,738
Population density
40.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.54(+28%)
Public order
7.3(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.84(-9%)
Other theft
5.48(-2%)
Burglary
5.48(+111%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,563
93.54%
Other White
90
3.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.84%
Irish
20
0.73%
Other Asian
12
0.44%
Total population: 2,740

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,038
44.97%
Level 3 (A level)
425
18.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
306
13.26%
No qualifications
240
10.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
155
6.72%
Total 16+ residents: 2,308

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
456
40.04%
Owns with a mortgage
339
29.76%
Other social rented
159
13.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
112
9.83%
Other forms of private rent
46
4.04%
Total households: 1,139

Property prices in Buriton & East Meon

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Buriton & East Meon area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £2,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Buriton & East Meon 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 Buriton & East Meon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£925,000
Flats1£160,000
Terraced3£420,000
Semi-Detached5£380,000

10 years median price trend in Buriton & East Meon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Buriton & East Meon.

Data Sources

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