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Oliver's Battery and Hursley

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About

Oliver's Battery and Hursley are residential areas located southwest of Winchester. Oliver's Battery is a post-war housing estate built on the site of a Civil War fort, offering a mix of homes and green spaces. Hursley, a village just outside Winchester, has a more rural feel with historic cottages and a parish church. Both areas provide easy access to Winchester’s amenities while maintaining their own distinct character.

The area is surrounded by countryside, with walking trails and open spaces like Hursley Park. Local facilities include schools, shops, and community centers, catering to families and commuters. The nearby M3 motorway offers convenient links to Southampton and London, making it a practical location for those working in the region. Oliver's Battery and Hursley balance suburban living with proximity to Winchester’s historic center.

Area overview

On average Oliver's Battery and Hursley has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Oliver's Battery and Hursley is £66,100 per year. There are 6 schools in Oliver's Battery and Hursley: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Oliver's Battery and Hursley Population
8,232
Population density
176.6 per km²

Demographics

British
6,974
84.72%
Other White
483
5.87%
Other Asian
121
1.47%
Indian
111
1.35%
Irish
102
1.24%
Total population: 8,232

Housing

Owns outright
1,395
41.79%
Owns with a mortgage
1,040
31.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
516
15.46%
Social rents from council
182
5.45%
Other social rented
98
2.94%
Total households: 3,338

Property prices in Oliver's Battery and Hursley

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £447,500 in Oliver's Battery and Hursley area, with individual transactions ranging from £189,400 up to £2,100,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£692,500
Flats6£250,000
Semi-Detached22£422,000
Terraced36£312,500

10 years price trend in Oliver's Battery and Hursley

All postcodes in Oliver's Battery and Hursley

SO212EH

Coles Mede

SO212JA

Meredun Close

SO224BN

Stanmore Lane

SO224FJ

Walpole Road

SO224QG

Swift Close

SO225PT

Kilham Lane

SO225SG

Manor Road

SO225PJ

Oliver's Battery and Hursley

SO225QL

Kilham Lane

SO225SA

Knights Crescent

SO225SR

Pitt Road

SO225ST

Oliver's Battery and Hursley

SO224FH

Cavalry Gardens

SO224JQ

Oliver's Battery Road South

SO224LD

Sunnydown Road

SO224LF

Oliver's Battery Road South

SO224LW

Ashbarn Crescent

SO224PG

Oliver's Battery Road South

SO225QB

Kings Road

SO225QX

Treble Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.