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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 95 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
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
51.59(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.57(+51%)
Public order
9.66(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.88(+22%)
Burglary
7.03(+170%)
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 108 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 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
Detached25£450,000
Flats6£180,000
Semi-Detached31£360,000
Terraced46£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

RG226ER

Western Way

RG226JJ

South Ham

RG226DP

Princes Crescent

RG226PX

Margaret Road

RG226UA

Warren Way

RG226BB

Bolton Crescent

RG226BP

Paddock Road

RG226AF

Sandys Road

RG226TN

St Michael's Road

RG226HG

Portsmouth Way

RG226BN

Kipling Walk

RG226PR

Charles Street

RG226JE

Stag Hill

RG226RP

Pinkerton Road

RG226SD

Cleaver Road

RG226EG

Kelvin Hill

RG226LF

Howard View

RG226ND

Woodroffe Drive

RG226SJ

Cornish Close

RG226QN

Peveral Way

RG226TL

St Peters Road

RG226AU

Sandys Road

RG226LS

Denham Drive

RG226PW

Davy Close

RG226EP

Winchester Road

RG226HB

Chichester Place

RG226DY

Mansfield Road

RG226TA

St Peters Road

RG226AY

Bolton Crescent

RG226LW

Brackley Way

RG226NE

Davy Close

RG226PG

West Ham Leisure Park

RG226UF

Butler Close

RG226UQ

Ballard Close

RG226AH

South Ham Road

RG226DD

Western Way

RG226JT

High Drive

RG226EZ

Western Way

RG226BF

Cleaver Road

RG226UE

Bardwell Close

RG226HD

White House Close

RG226HY

Grafton Way

RG226BA

Elizabeth Road

RG226DX

Mansfield Road

RG226PT

St Andrews Road

RG226NX

Old Worting Road

RG226PD

Old Worting Road

RG226SY

St Michael's Road

RG226JD

Stag Hill

RG226AL

Bolton Crescent

RG226HQ

Portsmouth Crescent

RG226NL

Worting Road

RG226JN

South Ham

RG226NU

Orchard Road

RG226RW

Pinkerton Road

RG226AN

Sandys Road

RG226NY

Old Worting Road

RG226QZ

Dartmouth Walk

RG226EW

Carpenters Court

RG226JA

Buckland Avenue

RG226PP

Thornycroft Lane

RG226BQ

Hillview Road

RG226AA

South Ham Road

RG226DA

Western Way

RG226NP

Old Worting Road

RG226HW

Winchester Road

RG226LY

Seymour Road

RG226QB

Paddock Road

RG226RN

Pinkerton Road

RG226UL

Brewer Close

RG226UW

Branton Close

RG226QS

Dartmouth Walk

RG226TG

St Peters Road

RG226RF

Pinkerton Road

RG226JQ

Stag Hill

RG226SG

Chivers Close

RG226RE

Pinkerton Road

RG226SF

Chivers Close

RG226SL

Dibley Close

RG226RX

Pinkerton Road

RG226AS

Sandys Road

RG226QU

Dartmouth Walk

RG226SR

St Michael's Road

RG226TX

Warren Way

RG226NR

Worting Road

RG226QX

Dartmouth Walk

RG226PB

Green Way

RG226EA

Baird Avenue

RG226BJ

Austen Grove

RG226LJ

Brackley Way

RG226HE

Portsmouth Walk

RG226SZ

St Lukes Close

RG226UJ

Burnaby Close

RG226LL

Brackley Way

RG226ET

Western Way

RG226RQ

Pinkerton Road

RG226ST

The Wolds

RG226JW

Buckland Parade

RG226EH

Cobbett Green

RG226JB

Pheby Road

Data Sources

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