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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

PO74SB

East Street

SO322FH

Franklyn Close

SO322GW

Underwood Close

SO322QW

Mayhill Lane

SO323NZ

Waltham Close

SO322NW

The Hollythorns

SO322RE

Larkspur Close

SO323QE

Kiln Hill

SO322PA

Church Road

SO323RA

Garrison Hill

PO74SE

Speltham Hill

SO322FR

South Downs Close

SO323PS

The Towers

PO74AB

Back Lane

PO74RZ

East Street

SO322FB

Goodlad Road

SO322FF

Mere Close

SO322LP

Clewers Lane

SO322PQ

Gravel Hill

SO322RN

Myers Close

PO175AY

Droxford Road

SO322PW

Vicarage Lane

SO322QN

Hampton Hill

SO323QJ

Southview

PO176LG

Lodge Hill

PO74RL

East Street

PO74SW

Old Barn Crescent

PO74TA

Brook Lane

SO322LA

Forest Road

SO322LF

Chase Grove

SO322NE

Medlicott Way

SO322PH

Springvale

SO322QZ

Orchardlea

SO322RY

Brooklynn Close

SO323PA

High Street

SO323PY

Webbs Green

SO322BF

Horders Wood Gardens

PO176JR

Hundred Acres Road

PO74AF

West Street

SO322LQ

Curdridge Lane

SO322NL

Meadow Close

SO322RJ

New Inn Close

PO74RD

Hoe Street

PO74TB

Green Lane

SO322EW

Cobbett Close

SO323AH

Mayhill Lane

SO323PF

School Hill

SO323PP

Chapel Road

SO322LD

Curdridge Lane

SO322TS

The Ridings

SO323PR

Horns Hill

SO322PT

Spring Lane

SO322TL

Donigers Dell

SO322UD

Chase Farm Close

SO323SN

Selworth Lane

SO322RL

Greenways

PO74AE

The Maltings

PO74RY

East Street

PO74SL

Green Lane

SO323QN

Northend Lane

SO322NA

Winchester Road

SO322QT

Vicarage Lane

SO323AF

Heath Road

SO323QP

Park Villas

SO323QU

Station Road

SO322PE

New Road

SO322PJ

Brickyard Road

SO322FQ

Horders View

SO322PB

Lower Chase Road

SO322QQ

Park Lane

SO322FT

Holywell Close

SO322HA

Beech Close

SO323PN

High Street

PO74QL

West Street

PO74RW

West Street

SO322NS

Martin Close

SO322EL

Willows Close

SO323PD

Midlington Road

PO80SD

Hyden Farm Lane

SO322NT

Bucketts Farm Close

SO322PS

Hill Pound

SO322TT

Clayhill Close

SO323QG

Forester Road

PO175AT

Bishops Wood Road

PO175AZ

Droxford Road

PO176LB

Liberty Road

SO322NP

Ludwells Lane

SO322PR

The Lakes

SO322QL

Moorlands Road

SO322QU

Well Lane

SO323QY

New Road

PO176AY

Buddens Lane

PO74SS

Green Lane

SO322PP

Bishops Wood Road

SO322RH

The Poplars

SO322UN

Hill Pound

SO323PQ

Heath Road

SO323QR

Park Lane

PO175BA

Central Meon Valley

PO176JA

Hundred Acres Road

Data Sources

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