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Popley is a residential ward located in the northeast of Basingstoke. The area is characterised by extensive housing estates, primarily built from the 1970s onward, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. Its layout includes numerous local shops, community facilities, and green spaces integrated within the neighbourhoods. The ward functions as a key suburban area, with practical amenities serving the daily needs of its residents.

The topography includes areas of woodland and the open spaces of Popley Fields. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Basingstoke Canal, which runs along the ward's western edge. Transport links are provided by the A340 and several bus routes connecting to Basingstoke town centre. The area also contains multiple schools, reflecting its established, family-oriented community structure.

Area overview

On average Popley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Popley is £60,485 per year. There are 6 schools in Popley: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Popley is home to around 11,468 people, with a population density of about 5,952.8 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Popley Population

11,468

Population density

5,952.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

59.12(+87%)

Anti-social behaviour

10.29(-11%)

Public order

8.63(+41%)

Criminal damage and arson

7.59(+18%)

Shoplifting

6.63(-17%)

South East average

Demographics

British

8,143

70.99%

Other White

1,032

Other Asian

578

5.04%

African

381

3.32%

Indian

334

2.91%

Total population: 11,470

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

2,277

25.83%

No qualifications

1,769

20.07%

Level 3 (A level)

1,520

17.24%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,399

15.87%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

1,151

13.06%

Total 16+ residents: 8,816

Housing

Other social rented

1,469

33.07%

Owns with a mortgage

1,275

28.7%

Owns outright

780

17.56%

Private landlord or letting agency

641

14.43%

Shared ownership

127

2.86%

Total households: 4,442

Property prices in Popley

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Popley area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £600,000.

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 Popley over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£500,000	£431,000	£455,000	£590,000	£598,000
Flats	21	£178,000	£82,500	£168,500	£200,000	£216,000
Semi-Detached	6	£300,000	£256,250	£267,500	£347,500	£408,750
Terraced	78	£298,500	£214,975	£277,000	£320,750	£353,450

10 years median price trend in Popley

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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