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Colden Common & Twyford

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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 34 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
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Colden Common & Twyford Population
9,750
Population density
159.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.95(-56%)
Other theft
8.1(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.97(-76%)
Public order
2.26(-63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,833
90.59%
Other White
318
3.26%
Indian
125
1.28%
White and Asian (mixed)
109
1.12%
Irish
57
0.58%
Total population: 9,751

Economics

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 99 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Colden Common & Twyford area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £1,705,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Colden Common & Twyford 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 Colden Common & Twyford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£196,500
Detached39£705,000
Terraced22£395,585
Semi-Detached30£435,000

10 years median price trend in Colden Common & Twyford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Colden Common & Twyford.

All postcodes in Colden Common & Twyford

SO211JY

Thompson's Lane

Data Sources

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