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Colden Common & Twyford

About

Colden Common and Twyford form a connected area to the southeast of Winchester, characterised by a mix of residential development and open countryside. The settlements are separated by the M3 motorway, with Twyford situated closer to the River Itchen. The area functions largely as a commuter base, with housing estates and local services centred around main roads like the B3335.

The landscape includes farmland and woodland, with parts falling within the South Downs National Park. Twyford is noted for its watercress beds, a legacy of the clear chalk stream waters from the Itchen valley. The Church of the Holy Cross in Twyford, with its distinctive wooden bell turret, stands near the site of a significant historic mansion.

Area overview

On average Colden Common & Twyford has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Colden Common & Twyford is £73,291 per year. There are 6 schools in Colden Common & Twyford: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Colden Common & Twyford is home to around 9,750 people, with a population density of about 159.3 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Colden Common & Twyford Population

9,750

Population density

159.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

14.67(-53%)

Other theft

6.87(+23%)

Anti-social behaviour

4(-65%)

Criminal damage and arson

2.36(-63%)

Public order

2.26(-63%)

South East average

Demographics

British

8,833

90.59%

Other White

318

3.26%

Indian

125

1.28%

White and Asian (mixed)

109

1.12%

Irish

0.58%

Total population: 9,751

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,819

48.99%

Level 3 (A level)

1,175

15.07%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

971

12.46%

No qualifications

835

10.71%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

516

6.62%

Total 16+ residents: 7,795

Housing

Owns outright

1,689

42.62%

Owns with a mortgage

1,376

34.72%

Private landlord or letting agency

355

8.96%

Social rents from council

276

6.96%

Other social rented

132

3.33%

Total households: 3,963

Property prices in Colden Common & Twyford

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Colden Common & Twyford area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £2,450,000.

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 Colden Common & Twyford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	44	£777,500	£406,000	£592,500	£1,018,750	£1,699,750
Flats	3	£172,000	£144,100	£156,500	£187,000	£199,000
Semi-Detached	21	£440,000	£355,000	£380,000	£530,000	£1,140,000
Terraced	15	£403,670	£286,500	£362,500	£452,500	£570,500

10 years median price trend in Colden Common & Twyford

All postcodes in Colden Common & Twyford

SO211XD

Hill Lane

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