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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

PO74QN

Hambledon Road

SO322TD

Clewers Lane

SO323AP

Meon Terrace

SO322NY

Popes Stile

SO322RU

Russet Close

SO322UD

Chase Farm Close

SO322LB

Forest Gardens

PO74RN

Coachmans Halt

SO322TS

The Ridings

SO322EX

Morrell Close

SO322NX

Central Meon Valley

SO322NQ

Ashley Gardens

SO322FL

Oxford Lane

PO74AB

Back Lane

PO74RX

East Street

SO323QL

Garrison Hill

SO323QE

Kiln Hill

SO322YL

New Road

SO322LZ

Beaucroft Road

SO322FP

Brook Close

SO322QB

Chapel Road

SO322LT

Little Bull Lane

SO322PA

Church Road

PO74RR

The Gardens

SO323PU

Midlington Hill

PO176LH

Lodge Hill

SO323QJ

Southview

PO176LG

Lodge Hill

SO322EP

Winchester Road

SO322LG

Winchester Road

SO323QT

Brockbridge

SO322QF

Wickham Road

SO322WD

New Road

SO322SA

Waltham Business Park

SO323PT

Swanmore Road

SO322FF

Mere Close

SO322QQ

Park Lane

SO322LW

Winchester Road

PO176JB

Hundred Acres

SO322UP

Edenwood Close

SO322QX

Church Lane

PO74SA

East Street

SO322PJ

Brickyard Road

SO323PJ

Cole Hill

SO322EU

Michaelmas Place

PO74SQ

Bury Lodge Lane

SO322FB

Goodlad Road

SO322QR

Damson Hill

SO323PW

Wickham Road

SO322RH

The Poplars

SO322GZ

Hazel Close

SO322UJ

Foxcombe Close

SO321GA

Hazelholt

PO74SY

Green Lane

SO323RD

Crookhorn Lane

SO323NY

Chestnut Rise

SO323PE

Cutts Arch

PO176LQ

Lodge Hill

SO323PR

Horns Hill

SO322LJ

Evelyn Close

SO322PH

Springvale

SO322GW

Underwood Close

SO322FJ

Ivy Close

PO74TE

Chidden

PO176JR

Hundred Acres Road

PO74RT

Church Lane

SO322FR

South Downs Close

SO322QH

Swanmore Road

SO323QS

Mill Lane

SO322LA

Forest Road

PO176JZ

Heath Road

PO74TG

Chidden Holt

SO322GT

Lower Chase Road

SO323PP

Chapel Road

SO322PP

Bishops Wood Road

PO74RD

Hoe Street

PO74RZ

East Street

PO74SS

Green Lane

SO322NN

Clubhouse Lane

SO322LL

Winchester Road

SO322RF

Crofton Way

SO323AF

Heath Road

SO322RN

Myers Close

Data Sources

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