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Central Meon Valley

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About

The Central Meon Valley ward encompasses a rural portion of the Winchester district in Hampshire, centred on the villages of Droxford, Soberton, and Hambledon. The area is defined by the River Meon, farmland, and woodland, with the South Downs National Park forming its southern boundary. Settlement is primarily in these historic villages, connected by narrow country lanes.

The local economy has strong agricultural roots, though many residents now commute to larger employment centres. The Meon Valley Railway Line, now a leisure trail, runs through the ward, a remnant of its former transport link. Hambledon is often cited as a birthplace of modern cricket, with its club dating to the 1750s.

Area overview

On average Central Meon Valley has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 7.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Meon Valley is £73,366 per year. There are 5 schools in Central Meon Valley: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central Meon Valley is home to around 9,644 people, with a population density of about 142.5 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Meon Valley Population
9,644
Population density
142.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.39(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.63(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.21(-74%)
Other theft
3.11(-45%)
Public order
1.97(-68%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,061
93.93%
Other White
215
2.23%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
88
0.91%
Irish
62
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
40
0.41%
Total population: 9,647

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,597
45.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,353
17.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,007
12.75%
No qualifications
832
10.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
582
7.37%
Total 16+ residents: 7,896

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,712
43.62%
Owns with a mortgage
1,410
35.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
315
8.03%
Other social rented
173
4.41%
Social rents from council
161
4.1%
Total households: 3,925

Property prices in Central Meon Valley

Median price£466,250
Price per sq ft£406
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£370K – £657K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £466,250 (about £406 per square foot) in Central Meon Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £2,130,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Meon Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached67£647,500£412
Semi-Detached41£370,000£395
Terraced13£342,000£392
Flats3£115,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Meon Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Meon Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465,000£199,750£315,000£265,000
2017£500,000£243,000£360,000£299,950
2018£525,000£193,500£335,000£272,000
2019£499,500£190,000£340,000£322,500
2020£590,000£163,000£335,000£338,000
2021£647,500£165,250£380,000£275,000
2022£745,000£175,000£400,000£342,500
2023£628,500£163,500£365,000£302,500
2024£570,000£349,750£380,000£294,000
2025£570,000£115,000£367,500£305,000
2026£675,000£397,750£437,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Meon Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Meon Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355£305£328£312
2017£370£305£349£349
2018£360£326£366£371
2019£370£262£357£347
2020£355£294£355£346
2021£402£218£370£372
2022£444£388£428£411
2023£433£358£408£382
2024£419£295£399£414
2025£426£400£401
2026£384£402£392
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Meon Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central Meon Valley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Central Meon Valley

Is Central Meon Valley safe?

Central Meon Valley records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Central Meon Valley?

The median sale price in Central Meon Valley is £466,250 (about £406 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Central Meon Valley?

Central Meon Valley has 4 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Central Meon Valley?

Central Meon Valley scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Central Meon Valley sits around rank 25,966 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Central Meon Valley?

The average household income in Central Meon Valley is around £73,366 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Central Meon Valley?

Central Meon Valley is represented by 1 elected councillor: Malcolm Wallace (Green Party).

All postcodes in Central Meon Valley

SO323GZ

Shephrds Farm Lane

PO74AF

West Street

SO322QP

Jervis Court Lane

SO322QL

Moorlands Road

PO176LB

Liberty Road

SO323RB

The Square

SO322WA

Westfield Drive

SO323QA

Ingoldfield Lane

PO74SX

Green Lane

SO322TN

Meon Gardens

PO74SL

Green Lane

SO322QU

Well Lane

SO322TL

Donigers Dell

SO322TQ

Singletons Place

SO322GH

Hampton Farm Lane

SO322RP

Leacock Close

SO322PQ

Gravel Hill

SO322LS

Bull Lane

SO323QF

Maybush Lane

PO74TD

Chidden

SO323AN

The Park

SO322EZ

Vicarage Lane

SO323PA

High Street

SO322PN

Gravel Hill

SO322TT

Clayhill Close

SO323QG

Forester Road

SO323SN

Selworth Lane

SO322FQ

Horders View

SO322QZ

Orchardlea

SO322RL

Greenways

SO322LQ

Curdridge Lane

PO175AZ

Droxford Road

SO322EG

Central Meon Valley

PO74RY

East Street

SO323AH

Mayhill Lane

SO323QU

Station Road

SO322EW

Cobbett Close

SO323PH

Chalk Hill

SO323PN

High Street

SO322EL

Willows Close

SO322LF

Chase Grove

PO176LJ

Church Road

PO74SD

Dogkennel Lane

PO74TH

Brook Lane

SO323PQ

Heath Road

SO323PF

School Hill

PO74TA

Brook Lane

PO74RP

Vicarage Lane

SO323QP

Park Villas

SO323PY

Webbs Green

SO322FN

Reed Close

PO74RE

Hoe Street

PO74QP

Bent Lane

SO322NS

Martin Close

PO74RG

Hoe Cross

PO175AS

Bishop's Wood Road

SO322TU

Clayhill Close

SO323QZ

Sheeps Pond Lane

SO322NH

Provene Close

SO323QW

Central Meon Valley

SO322RZ

Brooklynn Close

SO322TZ

Linden Close

SO322RT

Beverley Gardens

PO74RW

West Street

PO74TB

Green Lane

PO176LL

Church Road

SO323PL

West Street

PO176LD

Liberty Road

SO322ES

Chase Gardens

PO74SP

Cams Hill Lane

PO176JY

Buddens Lane

SO322QJ

Donigers Close

SO322NF

Hillcrest Gardens

PO74ST

The Terrace

SO322PG

Coronation Road

SO322FD

Gregg Close

SO322LD

Curdridge Lane

PO74AD

Habens Lane

SO322PE

New Road

SO322QA

Chapel Road

SO322PR

The Lakes

SO323PZ

Hambledon Lane

SO322PL

Forest Road

SO322NP

Ludwells Lane

SO322QS

Swanmore Park

SO322HA

Beech Close

SO323NZ

Waltham Close

SO322PS

Hill Pound

PO176BN

Goathouse Lane

SO322PB

Lower Chase Road

PO176LA

Heath Road

PO80UB

Hambledon Road

SO322PZ

Hillgrove

PO74SN

West Street

SO323RJ

Peststead Lane

SO322GX

Hawthorn Grove

SO322NE

Medlicott Way

SO323RA

Garrison Hill

SO322QW

Mayhill Lane

PO175AY

Droxford Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.