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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 32 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
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

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £463,750 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
Terraced11£285,000
Detached75£580,000
Flats3£115,000
Semi-Detached43£375,000

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

PO74TF

Brook Lane

SO322RW

Provene Gardens

PO74AE

The Maltings

SO322RG

Church Mews

SO323AL

Cott Street

SO322LH

Lower Chase Road

SO322RY

Brooklynn Close

SO322AU

Springvale

PO74SF

Pitt Hill Lane

SO322GY

Hornbeam Road

PO80SD

Hyden Farm Lane

SO322NZ

Hill Grove Lane

SO322ET

Stokes Court

SO322NW

The Hollythorns

SO322PF

New Road

PO175BA

Central Meon Valley

PO74SU

Stewarts Green

SO322PX

Dodds Lane

SO322PW

Vicarage Lane

SO323LS

Heath Road

PO74SE

Speltham Hill

PO176LF

Ingoldfield Lane

SO322RJ

New Inn Close

PO74QL

West Street

SO322RB

New Road

SO322LR

Sandy Lane

PO74SZ

East Hoe Road

SO323QR

Park Lane

PO176AY

Buddens Lane

SO322LU

Bull Lane

SO322ND

Forest Close

SO322RS

Rowan Close

SO322GU

Sandy Hill Close

SO322NB

Forest Close

SO323QH

Heath Road

PO176JT

Well Road

PO175AU

Kingsmead

SO322PY

Droxford Road

SO323QB

Southend Lane

PO74RL

East Street

PO74SB

East Street

PO74SR

Menslands Lane

SO322NJ

Meadow Gardens

SO322QN

Hampton Hill

SO322TR

The Ridings

SO323AR

Garrison Hill

PO175AT

Bishops Wood Road

PO76FQ

Harrow Gate Lane

SO322QY

Glendale

SO323PB

South Hill

SO322LE

Provene Gardens

SO322BF

Horders Wood Gardens

SO322PT

Spring Lane

PO74RU

Speltham Hill

PO74SW

Old Barn Crescent

SO322NA

Winchester Road

SO322RD

Old Spring Lane

SO322LP

Clewers Lane

SO323RE

Armsworth Lane

SO322UN

Hill Pound

SO323AS

Heath Road

PO74RB

Hole Lane

SO322FH

Franklyn Close

SO322PD

Broad Lane

SO322QD

Mislingford Road

SO322LN

Clewers Hill

SO323PX

Selworth Lane

SO323PG

Big Tree Cottages

SO322NT

Bucketts Farm Close

SO321GB

Dundridge Lane

PO74RQ

Cams Hill Lane

PO74RS

High Street

SO322UQ

Park Lane

SO322UB

Chase Farm Close

PO176LE

Church Road

PO176JA

Hundred Acres Road

SO323PD

Midlington Road

SO322FT

Holywell Close

SO322PU

Church Road

SO322QT

Vicarage Lane

SO323QQ

The Park

SO323QD

Dradfield Lane

SO323QY

New Road

SO322FS

Hamble Rise

SO322QE

Holywell

SO323PS

The Towers

PO80SE

Old Mill Lane

PO74RF

Armsworth Lane

SO323QN

Northend Lane

SO323RF

Police Station Lane

SO323QX

Long Road

SO322QG

Cott Street

SO322RE

Larkspur Close

SO322LX

Winchester Road

SO322NL

Meadow Close

PO176JD

Hundred Acres Road

PO74SG

Rushmere Lane

SO322YX

Central Meon Valley

PO175AX

Kingsmead

PO74RJ

East Street

Data Sources

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