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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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Ham Population

10,661

Population density

4,069.4 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	20	£421,000	£314,250	£371,250	£452,500	£558,100
Flats	5	£160,000	£110,000	£158,000	£200,000	£204,000
Semi-Detached	27	£360,000	£307,200	£330,000	£387,500	£432,500
Terraced	41	£300,000	£230,000	£280,000	£315,000	£337,000

10 years median price trend in South Ham

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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