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About

Rowlands Castle ward encompasses a largely rural area centred around the village of the same name. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields, pockets of woodland, and the gentle slopes of the Hampshire Downs. The settlement itself is linear, following the historic route of the A3 road, with residential streets branching off into quieter neighbourhoods. The area retains a distinct sense of separation from the larger urban centres to the north and south.

The community is anchored by the village green and the notable railway station, a surviving stop on the Portsmouth Direct Line. Local life revolves around the primary school, several shops, and traditional pubs. A key local feature is the series of large, spring-fed ponds near the centre, originally created to power an old corn mill. These ponds, surrounded by mature trees and walking paths, form a significant green space within the village.

Area overview

On average Rowlands Castle has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rowlands Castle is £68,719 per year. There are 1 schools in Rowlands Castle: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Rowlands Castle is home to around 3,190 people, with a population density of about 168.5 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rowlands Castle Population
3,190
Population density
168.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.38(+30%)
Other theft
7.84(+40%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.9(-44%)
Vehicle crime
6.58(+77%)
Public order
6.27(+3%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,931
91.79%
Other White
132
4.13%
Irish
30
0.94%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.91%
Other
20
0.63%
Total population: 3,193

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,309
47.81%
Level 3 (A level)
417
15.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
330
12.05%
No qualifications
313
11.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
198
7.23%
Total 16+ residents: 2,738

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
647
44.65%
Owns with a mortgage
444
30.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
138
9.52%
Other social rented
137
9.45%
Shared ownership
44
3.04%
Total households: 1,449

Property prices in Rowlands Castle

Median price£545,000
Price per sq ft£441
Sales (last 12 months)37
Typical range (middle 50%)£393K – £700K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £545,000 (about £441 per square foot) in Rowlands Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,800,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowlands Castle over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£715,000£471
Terraced9£407,500£414
Semi-Detached9£392,500£434
Flats1£150,000£367

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowlands Castle

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowlands Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£587,500£221,000£285,000£256,500
2017£597,500£145,000£425,000£275,000
2018£535,000£137,500£348,500£291,000
2019£569,995£135,000£365,000£279,498
2020£590,000£240,000£415,000£329,998
2021£565,000£145,000£442,500£320,000
2022£712,500£222,500£485,000£336,750
2023£732,500£356,000£381,500
2024£820,000£94,000£449,500£375,500
2025£695,000£147,500£411,250£348,000
2026£570,000£454,500£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowlands Castle.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowlands Castle.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£370£332£304£345
2017£404£354£424£340
2018£383£324£372£363
2019£383£339£375£366
2020£388£372£417£376
2021£444£380£394£384
2022£447£377£453£426
2023£474£400£423
2024£505£159£523£406
2025£481£370£397£414
2026£417£446£391
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowlands Castle.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowlands Castle in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rowlands Castle

Is Rowlands Castle safe?

Rowlands Castle records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rowlands Castle?

The median sale price in Rowlands Castle is £545,000 (about £441 per square foot) based on 37 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rowlands Castle?

Rowlands Castle has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rowlands Castle?

Rowlands Castle scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rowlands Castle sits around rank 25,985 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rowlands Castle?

The average household income in Rowlands Castle is around £68,719 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rowlands Castle?

Rowlands Castle is represented by 1 elected councillor: Charlene Jeanette Maines (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Rowlands Castle

PO96AW

Redhill Road

PO96AR

Castle Road

PO96ER

Royal Gardens

PO96HE

Mallard Road

PO95NP

Bartons Road

PO96BF

Bailey Road

PO96FF

Rowlands Castle

PO96BN

The Green

PO80AW

The Mews

PO96HA

Hazeldean Court

PO80AX

Ashcroft Lane

PO96FD

Deerleap Lane

PO96AG

Greatfield Way

PO96AD

Links Lane

PO96DJ

Hillbrow Close

PO95NZ

Ken Berry Court

PO96BL

Castle Road

PO96HW

Nuthatch Close

PO96BX

Wellsworth Lane

PO96DN

Wellswood Gardens

PO96BS

Bowes Hill

PO96BZ

Meadowlands

PO96DE

Redhill Road

PO96BP

Bowes Hill

PO96EP

Glen Dale

PO96AL

Redhill Road

PO96FE

Finchdean Road

PO96AS

Castle Road

PO96BJ

Durrants Gardens

PO95NE

Whichers Gate Road

PO96DG

The Drift

PO95ND

Rowlands Castle

PO96BW

The Green

PO96HQ

Dunnock Close

PO96BQ

Oaklands Avenue

PO96AQ

The Fairway

PO96AH

The Peak

PO80BE

Rowlands Castle

PO96AP

Castle Road

PO96EN

Finchdean Road

PO96DA

Finchdean Road

PO96AY

Kings Close

PO96HD

Blackcap Close

PO96BG

Durrants Road

PO80AL

Rowlands Castle Road

PO96DF

Redhill Road

PO80AS

Magpie Cottages

PO80AU

Ashcroft Lane

PO96DL

Broadcroft

PO96HF

Brambling Road

PO96EU

Nightingale Close

PO96DH

Hazeldean Drive

PO95NR

Prospect Lane

PO96FB

Oak Tree Close

PO96BT

Uplands Road

PO96BY

Wellsworth Lane

PO96BD

Whichers Close

PO96AF

Links Lane

PO96AE

Links Lane

PO95NJ

Prospect Lane

PO96AB

The Green

PO96AN

Stansted Close

PO96BU

Uplands Road

PO96AU

Castle Road

PO96AX

Links Close

PO96AA

The Green

PO96HN

Mallard Road

PO80BA

Huckswood Lane

PO96DQ

Yardlea Close

PO96HG

Kingfisher Close

PO96AJ

College Close

PO80AN

Woodhouse Cottages

PO96BA

Manor Lodge Road

PO96BE

Durrants Road

PO96AZ

Kings Way

PO96BH

Holt Gardens

PO80AZ

Rowlands Castle

PO80AY

The Old Iron Foundry

PO96BB

Whichers Gate Road

PO96FA

Woodlands Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.