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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

RG226PX

Margaret Road

RG226HW

Winchester Road

RG226AN

Sandys Road

RG226BA

Elizabeth Road

RG226AP

Kimberley Road

RG226AQ

Aldworth Crescent

RG226RU

Pinkerton Road

RG226TA

St Peters Road

RG226SZ

St Lukes Close

RG226BD

Bolton Crescent

RG226TU

St Peters Road

RG226HF

Portsmouth Way

RG226TN

St Michael's Road

RG226TJ

St Peters Road

RG226PY

Paddock Road

RG226DR

Princes Crescent

RG226TE

St Peters Road

RG226BP

Paddock Road

RG226PW

Davy Close

RG226DP

Princes Crescent

RG226QN

Peveral Way

RG226JD

Stag Hill

RG226BN

Kipling Walk

RG226TG

St Peters Road

RG226NP

Old Worting Road

RG226TQ

St Peters Road

RG226BZ

Diana Close

RG226ED

Baird Avenue

RG226HJ

Portsmouth Crescent

RG226TS

St Peters Road

RG226NL

Worting Road

RG226DW

St Patricks Road

RG226QQ

Paddock Road

RG226SR

St Michael's Road

RG226BJ

Austen Grove

RG226JP

Esher Close

RG226AS

Sandys Road

RG226HN

Winchester Road

RG226EY

Western Way

RG226JJ

South Ham

RG226JG

Stag Hill

RG226EE

Kelvin Hill

RG226TF

St Peters Road

RG226JF

Stag Hill

RG226DD

Western Way

RG226NN

Worting Road

RG226TH

St Peters Road

RG226EW

Carpenters Court

RG226JS

High Drive

RG226JU

High Drive

RG226EB

Baird Avenue

RG226JA

Buckland Avenue

RG226TB

St Peters Road

RG226QS

Dartmouth Walk

RG226LF

Howard View

RG226TL

St Peters Road

RG226AY

Bolton Crescent

RG226QB

Paddock Road

RG226NX

Old Worting Road

RG226EQ

Wavell Close

RG226HH

Portsmouth Crescent

RG226DQ

Kings Road

RG226TT

St Peters Road

RG226QP

Paddock Road

RG226TW

St Michaels Road

RG226LE

Challoner Close

RG226RR

Pinkerton Road

RG226PR

Charles Street

RG226JH

Buckland Avenue

RG226UH

Woburn Gardens

RG226AA

South Ham Road

RG226TY

St Michael's Road

RG226DZ

Mansfield Road

RG226DJ

Kings Road

RG226JQ

Stag Hill

RG226QJ

Peveral Walk

RG226QA

Peveral Walk

RG226AZ

Bolton Crescent

RG225AA

Buckskin Lane

RG226NW

Worting Road

RG226ET

Western Way

RG226LG

Paddock Walk

RG226EG

Kelvin Hill

RG226UD

Woburn Gardens

RG226QR

Paddock Road

RG226PG

West Ham Leisure Park

RG226HB

Chichester Place

RG226NE

Davy Close

RG226ES

Western Way

RG226DN

St Patricks Road

RG226PA

Fiske Close

RG226TX

Warren Way

RG226RG

Pinkerton Road

Data Sources

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