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About

South Ham ward lies in the eastern part of Basingstoke, characterised by extensive post-war housing development. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and low-rise apartment blocks. Its layout includes numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces interspersed between the streets. The local topography is generally flat, with the land gently sloping in parts.

The ward is served by the South Ham District Centre, which provides essential retail and community facilities. A notable feature is the presence of the former Civil Service Sports Ground, now known as the Basingstoke Common, offering a large area of open recreational space. Residential roads are often named after places in the county of Hampshire, reflecting a local administrative tradition.

Area overview

On average South Ham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in South Ham is £50,087 per year. There are 5 schools in South Ham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). South Ham is home to around 10,661 people, with a population density of about 4,069.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

South Ham Population
10,661
Population density
4,069.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.97(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.2(+83%)
Public order
11.07(+81%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.91(+38%)
Burglary
6.47(+148%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,486
79.59%
Other White
677
6.35%
Other Asian
384
3.6%
Indian
208
1.95%
African
145
1.36%
Total population: 10,662

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,065
23.95%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,855
21.51%
Level 3 (A level)
1,418
16.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,260
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,203
13.95%
Total 16+ residents: 8,622

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,610
35.07%
Owns outright
1,290
28.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,098
23.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
408
8.89%
Social rents from council
95
2.07%
Total households: 4,591

Property prices in South Ham

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in South 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 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£421,000
Flats5£160,000
Semi-Detached27£360,000
Terraced41£300,000

10 years median price trend in South Ham

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

All postcodes in South Ham

RG226AF

Sandys Road

RG226BJ

Austen Grove

RG226NH

Woodroffe Drive

RG226QR

Paddock Road

RG226TB

St Peters Road

RG226UE

Bardwell Close

RG226TU

St Peters Road

RG226BE

Tennyson Way

RG226BH

Austen Grove

RG226EF

Kelvin Hill

RG226JE

Stag Hill

RG226RT

Pinkerton Road

RG226SA

St Michaels Road

RG226SF

Chivers Close

RG226QE

Paddock Road

RG226JN

South Ham

RG226EG

Kelvin Hill

RG226HQ

Portsmouth Crescent

RG226LW

Brackley Way

RG226PR

Charles Street

RG226EU

Western Way

RG226HJ

Portsmouth Crescent

RG226PL

Churchill Way West

RG226RF

Pinkerton Road

RG226TJ

St Peters Road

RG226ER

Western Way

RG226JB

Pheby Road

RG226LS

Denham Drive

RG226PX

Margaret Road

RG226TN

St Michael's Road

RG226HN

Winchester Road

RG226JG

Stag Hill

RG226PZ

Peveral Walk

RG226AB

South Ham Road

RG226PJ

South Ham

RG226UA

Warren Way

RG226DZ

Mansfield Road

RG226LZ

Hulbert Way

RG226JA

Buckland Avenue

RG226LN

Brackley Way

RG226AQ

Aldworth Crescent

RG226EP

Winchester Road

RG226HE

Portsmouth Walk

RG226JF

Stag Hill

RG226SU

Moorfoot Gardens

RG226TP

St Peters Road

RG226BQ

Hillview Road

RG226DW

St Patricks Road

RG226EH

Cobbett Green

RG226ET

Western Way

RG226PG

West Ham Leisure Park

RG226TT

St Peters Road

RG226TY

St Michael's Road

RG226UD

Woburn Gardens

RG226DL

St Patricks Road

RG226EB

Baird Avenue

RG226PU

Margaret Road

RG226PW

Davy Close

RG226SD

Cleaver Road

RG226QJ

Peveral Walk

RG226QP

Paddock Road

RG226UB

Woburn Gardens

RG226AE

Sandys Road

RG226QZ

Dartmouth Walk

RG226TA

St Peters Road

RG226TS

St Peters Road

RG226DA

Western Way

RG226NS

Old Worting Road

RG226JW

Buckland Parade

RG226SG

Chivers Close

RG226JJ

South Ham

RG226PD

Old Worting Road

RG226AP

Kimberley Road

RG226BL

Hillview Road

RG226HB

Chichester Place

RG226QB

Paddock Road

RG226NW

Worting Road

RG226BD

Bolton Crescent

RG226DB

Western Way

RG226DJ

Kings Road

RG226RS

Pinkerton Road

RG226AY

Bolton Crescent

RG226HF

Portsmouth Way

RG226BT

Wells Court

RG226EE

Kelvin Hill

RG226EW

Carpenters Court

RG226TR

St Michaels Road

RG226DE

Western Way

RG226ED

Baird Avenue

RG226HL

Brighton Way

RG226JX

Shipton Way

RG226NZ

Mercer Close

RG226TD

St Peters Road

RG226AU

Sandys Road

RG226AX

Elizabeth Road

RG226JD

Stag Hill

RG226ND

Woodroffe Drive

RG226RZ

St Michaels Road

RG226SQ

Cornish Close

RG226SZ

St Lukes Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.