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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
33
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
18.98(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.53(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.7(-77%)
Vehicle crime
2.49(-34%)
Other theft
2.38(-57%)
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

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £451,681 in Central Meon Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £2,130,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Meon Valley 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 Central Meon Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached64£596,250
Flats4£145,000
Semi-Detached38£367,500
Terraced9£285,000

10 years median price trend in Central Meon Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Meon Valley.

All postcodes in Central Meon Valley

SO322YL

New Road

SO322NJ

Meadow Gardens

PO176LA

Heath Road

PO74RR

The Gardens

PO176LL

Church Road

PO74SQ

Bury Lodge Lane

SO322ET

Stokes Court

SO322NB

Forest Close

SO322QA

Chapel Road

SO322WA

Westfield Drive

SO323PL

West Street

SO323QZ

Sheeps Pond Lane

SO323RD

Crookhorn Lane

SO322NN

Clubhouse Lane

SO323AP

Meon Terrace

PO175AU

Kingsmead

PO74RT

Church Lane

PO74RU

Speltham Hill

PO74TH

Brook Lane

SO321GB

Dundridge Lane

SO322FN

Reed Close

SO322QF

Wickham Road

SO322SA

Waltham Business Park

SO323PZ

Hambledon Lane

SO323RB

The Square

PO176LJ

Church Road

SO323PH

Chalk Hill

SO322GX

Hawthorn Grove

SO323PB

South Hill

SO322LX

Winchester Road

SO322TN

Meon Gardens

SO322UB

Chase Farm Close

SO322QJ

Donigers Close

SO323AS

Heath Road

PO175AX

Kingsmead

SO322AU

Springvale

SO322NH

Provene Close

SO322NX

Central Meon Valley

SO322TR

The Ridings

SO322UJ

Foxcombe Close

SO322YX

Central Meon Valley

SO323RJ

Peststead Lane

SO322QX

Church Lane

PO74RQ

Cams Hill Lane

SO322LU

Bull Lane

SO322NF

Hillcrest Gardens

PO74SN

West Street

SO322UP

Edenwood Close

SO322LW

Winchester Road

PO80UB

Hambledon Road

SO323QL

Garrison Hill

SO323QQ

The Park

SO322EG

Central Meon Valley

SO322PN

Gravel Hill

SO322TD

Clewers Lane

SO323QT

Brockbridge

PO80SE

Old Mill Lane

PO74TG

Chidden Holt

SO322LN

Clewers Hill

PO176LQ

Lodge Hill

PO74SA

East Street

PO74SG

Rushmere Lane

SO322GH

Hampton Farm Lane

SO322RW

Provene Gardens

SO322RZ

Brooklynn Close

SO323QH

Heath Road

PO74ST

The Terrace

SO322GY

Hornbeam Road

SO322LJ

Evelyn Close

SO322NQ

Ashley Gardens

SO322PL

Forest Road

SO322PX

Dodds Lane

SO322PZ

Hillgrove

SO322QH

Swanmore Road

SO322TZ

Linden Close

PO176BN

Goathouse Lane

SO322FS

Hamble Rise

SO322LT

Little Bull Lane

SO321GA

Hazelholt

SO322EP

Winchester Road

SO322NY

Popes Stile

SO322PD

Broad Lane

SO322PY

Droxford Road

SO323AN

The Park

PO176LE

Church Road

PO74QP

Bent Lane

PO74SD

Dogkennel Lane

SO322LE

Provene Gardens

SO322QB

Chapel Road

SO323PT

Swanmore Road

SO323QB

Southend Lane

PO176LF

Ingoldfield Lane

PO74AD

Habens Lane

PO74SP

Cams Hill Lane

SO322LR

Sandy Lane

SO322ND

Forest Close

SO322PG

Coronation Road

SO322WD

New Road

SO322QR

Damson Hill

SO322UQ

Park Lane

Data Sources

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