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Central Meon Valley

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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Central Meon Valley Population

9,644

Population density

142.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

9,061

93.93%

Other White

215

2.23%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.91%

Irish

0.64%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.41%

Total population: 9,647

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	64	£596,250	£409,450	£466,250	£726,250	£1,071,250
Flats	4	£145,000	£95,450	£109,250	£188,750	£221,750
Semi-Detached	38	£367,500	£273,950	£332,500	£442,500	£662,500
Terraced	9	£285,000	£209,000	£268,000	£335,000	£413,000

10 years median price trend in Central Meon Valley

All postcodes in Central Meon Valley

PO74SZ

East Hoe Road

SO322FP

Brook Close

SO322LG

Winchester Road

SO322QG

Cott Street

PO176JZ

Heath Road

PO74QN

Hambledon Road

PO74RF

Armsworth Lane

PO74RJ

East Street

PO76FQ

Harrow Gate Lane

SO322PF

New Road

SO322QP

Jervis Court Lane

SO323QS

Mill Lane

PO176JB

Hundred Acres

PO74SR

Menslands Lane

SO322RT

Beverley Gardens

SO323RF

Police Station Lane

PO74RE

Hoe Street

SO322FJ

Ivy Close

SO322GU

Sandy Hill Close

SO322RD

Old Spring Lane

SO323GZ

Shephrds Farm Lane

SO323PE

Cutts Arch

SO323PU

Midlington Hill

PO74RS

High Street

PO74SY

Green Lane

SO322EU

Michaelmas Place

SO322LB

Forest Gardens

SO322QD

Mislingford Road

SO323AR

Garrison Hill

SO323PG

Big Tree Cottages

SO323PJ

Cole Hill

SO322FL

Oxford Lane

SO322QY

Glendale

SO323LS

Heath Road

SO323PW

Wickham Road

SO323QF

Maybush Lane

PO74TE

Chidden

SO322EX

Morrell Close

SO322LZ

Beaucroft Road

SO323QX

Long Road

SO322LL

Winchester Road

SO323QA

Ingoldfield Lane

SO322NZ

Hill Grove Lane

SO322QE

Holywell

SO322QS

Swanmore Park

SO322TQ

Singletons Place

PO176JT

Well Road

PO74TF

Brook Lane

SO322ES

Chase Gardens

SO322FD

Gregg Close

SO322LS

Bull Lane

SO322RF

Crofton Way

SO323PX

Selworth Lane

SO323QD

Dradfield Lane

PO176JD

Hundred Acres Road

PO74SX

Green Lane

PO74RG

Hoe Cross

PO74RP

Vicarage Lane

PO176LD

Liberty Road

PO74RN

Coachmans Halt

PO74RX

East Street

SO322RP

Leacock Close

SO322GT

Lower Chase Road

SO322PU

Church Road

SO323AL

Cott Street

SO322EZ

Vicarage Lane

SO323QW

Central Meon Valley

SO323RE

Armsworth Lane

PO74RB

Hole Lane

PO74SU

Stewarts Green

PO176LH

Lodge Hill

SO323NY

Chestnut Rise

PO175AS

Bishop's Wood Road

SO322GZ

Hazel Close

SO322LH

Lower Chase Road

SO322RS

Rowan Close

SO322RG

Church Mews

SO322RU

Russet Close

PO176JY

Buddens Lane

PO74SF

Pitt Hill Lane

PO74TD

Chidden

SO322RB

New Road

SO322TU

Clayhill Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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