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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

RG226TL

St Peters Road

RG226UJ

Burnaby Close

RG226AS

Sandys Road

RG226PP

Thornycroft Lane

RG225AA

Buckskin Lane

RG226AD

South Ham Road

RG226LE

Challoner Close

RG226NU

Orchard Road

RG226QN

Peveral Way

RG226AZ

Bolton Crescent

RG226AJ

St Pauls Road

RG226AL

Bolton Crescent

RG226DY

Mansfield Road

RG226HA

Western Way

RG226PY

Paddock Road

RG226SJ

Cornish Close

RG226HG

Portsmouth Way

RG226RJ

Pinkerton Road

RG226RN

Pinkerton Road

RG226ST

The Wolds

RG226NA

Challis Close

RG226BA

Elizabeth Road

RG226DN

St Patricks Road

RG226TZ

South Ham

RG226NL

Worting Road

RG226SY

St Michael's Road

RG226TH

St Peters Road

RG226UW

Branton Close

RG226DX

Mansfield Road

RG226RR

Pinkerton Road

RG226JS

High Drive

RG226LY

Seymour Road

RG226NB

Hulbert Way

RG226NE

Davy Close

RG226NT

Salisbury Gardens

RG226SR

St Michael's Road

RG226SL

Dibley Close

RG226AT

Sandys Road

RG226BB

Bolton Crescent

RG226DU

Mansfield Road

RG226QS

Dartmouth Walk

RG226JR

High Drive

RG226LJ

Brackley Way

RG226QU

Dartmouth Walk

RG226ES

Western Way

RG226DQ

Kings Road

RG226QQ

Paddock Road

RG226RW

Pinkerton Road

RG226SN

Cleaver Road

RG226LA

Abbott Close

RG226RX

Pinkerton Road

RG226EQ

Wavell Close

RG226JH

Buckland Avenue

RG226NY

Old Worting Road

RG226QG

Paddock Road

RG226LQ

Westside Close

RG226QY

Dartmouth Way

RG226SE

Colyer Close

RG226UG

Ballard Close

RG226AA

South Ham Road

RG226AW

Sandys Road

RG226DH

Kings Road

RG226LU

Pitman Close

RG226TG

St Peters Road

RG226AR

Sandys Close

RG226NN

Worting Road

RG226TW

St Michaels Road

RG226PN

Salisbury Gardens

RG226EX

Western Way

RG226HW

Winchester Road

RG226DS

Princes' Crescent

RG226RG

Pinkerton Road

RG226TX

Warren Way

RG226UN

Branton Close

RG226AH

South Ham Road

RG226BG

Hillview Road

RG226DT

St Davids Road

RG226HY

Grafton Way

RG226JP

Esher Close

RG226LF

Howard View

RG226LT

Denham Drive

RG226PA

Fiske Close

RG226RQ

Pinkerton Road

RG226LR

Denham Drive

RG226PS

St Andrews Road

RG226EY

Western Way

RG226JU

High Drive

RG226LG

Paddock Walk

RG226NX

Old Worting Road

RG226PH

West Ham Close

RG226QX

Dartmouth Walk

RG226AN

Sandys Road

RG226BF

Cleaver Road

RG226DD

Western Way

RG226TQ

St Peters Road

RG226LL

Brackley Way

RG226EA

Baird Avenue

RG226HH

Portsmouth Crescent

RG226LH

Brackley Way

RG226LP

Brackley Way

Data Sources

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