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South Ham & West Ham

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About

South Ham and West Ham are residential neighbourhoods located to the east of Basingstoke town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, with a significant number of properties built in the latter half of the 20th century. It contains several local shopping parades providing essential services, alongside community facilities like schools and medical centres. The topography is generally flat, with residential streets arranged in a series of cul-de-sacs and connecting roads.

The area is bordered by the A30 road to the north and includes substantial areas of open parkland, such as the playing fields at South Ham Recreation Ground. A notable local landmark is the former South Ham Windmill, a brick tower mill built in the 19th century, which stands as a reminder of the area's more rural past. Public transport links connect the neighbourhoods to the wider borough, serving a largely residential population.

Area overview

On average South Ham & West Ham has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 39.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Ham & West Ham is £47,885 per year. There are 5 schools in South Ham & West Ham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). South Ham & West Ham is home to around 7,845 people, with a population density of about 3,661.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
39.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Ham & West Ham Population
7,845
Population density
3,661.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.5(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.02(+14%)
Public order
10.2(+68%)
Burglary
7.9(+204%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,133
78.17%
Other White
527
6.72%
Other Asian
329
4.19%
Indian
171
2.18%
African
106
1.35%
Total population: 7,846

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,451
22.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,400
22.01%
Level 3 (A level)
1,092
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
893
14.04%
Total 16+ residents: 6,362

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,260
36.92%
Owns with a mortgage
841
24.64%
Owns outright
818
23.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
335
9.82%
Social rents from council
82
2.4%
Total households: 3,413

Property prices in South Ham & West Ham

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £318,500 in South Ham & West Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £617,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for South Ham & West Ham 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 South Ham & West Ham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached17£350,200
Detached14£447,500
Flats5£200,000
Terraced40£300,000

10 years median price trend in South Ham & West Ham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Ham & West Ham.

All postcodes in South Ham & West Ham

RG226NR

Worting Road

RG226EH

Cobbett Green

RG226AJ

St Pauls Road

RG226PF

West Ham Close

RG226HE

Portsmouth Walk

RG226BQ

Hillview Road

RG226SY

St Michael's Road

RG226AX

Elizabeth Road

RG226DB

Western Way

RG226DT

St Davids Road

RG226DE

Western Way

RG226DF

Western Way

RG226BE

Tennyson Way

RG226RT

Pinkerton Road

RG226RS

Pinkerton Road

RG226TP

St Peters Road

RG226DU

Mansfield Road

RG226EF

Kelvin Hill

RG226PN

Salisbury Gardens

RG226JN

South Ham

RG226PS

St Andrews Road

RG226AL

Bolton Crescent

RG226AU

Sandys Road

RG226EX

Western Way

RG226DS

Princes' Crescent

RG226DG

Kings Road

RG226QY

Dartmouth Way

RG226SB

Claythorpe Road

RG226AG

Sandys Road

RG226US

St Nicholas Court

RG226TR

St Michaels Road

RG226AH

South Ham Road

RG226RW

Pinkerton Road

RG226JB

Pheby Road

RG226EU

Western Way

RG226RE

Pinkerton Road

RG226BL

Hillview Road

RG226QZ

Dartmouth Walk

RG226QE

Paddock Road

RG226NS

Old Worting Road

RG226DL

St Patricks Road

RG226BT

Wells Court

RG226DX

Mansfield Road

RG226AE

Sandys Road

RG226PL

Churchill Way West

RG226RX

Pinkerton Road

RG226ER

Western Way

RG226JW

Buckland Parade

RG226HY

Grafton Way

RG226PB

Green Way

RG226PU

Margaret Road

RG226RP

Pinkerton Road

RG226RJ

Pinkerton Road

RG226NZ

Mercer Close

RG226AW

Sandys Road

RG226QU

Dartmouth Walk

RG226UA

Warren Way

RG226RH

Pinkerton Road

RG226BH

Austen Grove

RG226PD

Old Worting Road

RG226PH

West Ham Close

RG226BG

Hillview Road

RG226RZ

St Michaels Road

RG226DA

Western Way

RG226EZ

Western Way

RG226QX

Dartmouth Walk

RG226PJ

South Ham

RG226BB

Bolton Crescent

RG226RQ

Pinkerton Road

RG226PT

St Andrews Road

RG226QG

Paddock Road

RG226AR

Sandys Close

RG226LP

Brackley Way

RG226JE

Stag Hill

RG226PP

Thornycroft Lane

RG226HL

Brighton Way

RG226HQ

Portsmouth Crescent

RG226NT

Salisbury Gardens

RG226JT

High Drive

RG226TD

St Peters Road

RG226RY

St Michael's Road

RG226LQ

Westside Close

RG226PZ

Peveral Walk

RG226EP

Winchester Road

RG226RF

Pinkerton Road

RG226EA

Baird Avenue

RG226AT

Sandys Road

RG226NU

Orchard Road

RG226DH

Kings Road

RG226UB

Woburn Gardens

RG226RN

Pinkerton Road

RG226DY

Mansfield Road

RG226NY

Old Worting Road

RG226HG

Portsmouth Way

RG226HD

White House Close

RG226AF

Sandys Road

RG226SA

St Michaels Road

RG226HA

Western Way

RG226AB

South Ham Road

RG226AD

South Ham Road

Data Sources

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