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South Ham

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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 average crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 37.9% 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 £50,097 per year. The median sale price in South Ham is £330,000 (around £378 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £300,000 and £380,750. There are 4 schools in South Ham: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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

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

51.59(+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

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

Median price: £330,000

Price per sq ft: £378

Sales (last 12 months): 94

Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £381K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £378 per square foot) in South Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,500 up to £560,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Ham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	16	£455,500	£488	£375,125	£410,317	£482,500	£556,250
Semi-Detached	33	£350,000	£450	£282,000	£315,000	£376,000	£426,000
Terraced	40	£308,000	£361	£211,325	£286,875	£331,500	£385,250
Flats	5	£232,000	£337	£161,800	£215,000	£240,000	£248,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Ham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Ham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£471,250	£167,500	£266,000	£242,500
2017	£355,000	£162,500	£287,000	£255,000
2018	£372,500	£179,000	£287,500	£250,000
2019	£357,500	£192,000	£275,000	£235,000
2020	£366,000	£166,500	£285,000	£250,000
2021	£370,000	£182,750	£300,000	£250,000
2022	£425,000	£177,000	£350,000	£280,000
2023	£407,500	£220,000	£350,500	£288,500
2024	£395,000	£170,000	£350,000	£285,000
2025	£440,000	£200,000	£360,000	£300,000
2026	£455,500	£227,500	£360,000	£325,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Ham.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£478	£290	£286	£289
2017	£412	£259	£347	£295
2018	£370	£265	£368	£285
2019	£358	£285	£354	£281
2020	£455	£302	£367	£290
2021	£420	£279	£360	£307
2022	£514	£311	£413	£328
2023	£473	£329	£444	£348
2024	£468	£314	£431	£333
2025	£498	£337	£426	£358
2026	£548	£343	£470	£364

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Basingstoke and Deane district.

Band A£1,503

Band B£1,754

Band C£2,005

Band D£2,255

Band E£2,756

Band F£3,258

Band G£3,759

Band H£4,510

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for South Ham ward.

Local councillors

Steven Paul Trumm

South Ham - Elected 7 May 2026

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Property prices in South Ham

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Ham

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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