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Southwick and Wickham

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About

Southwick and Wickham ward lies on the northern edge of the city, characterised by residential streets and local community amenities. The area includes a mix of housing, from post-war developments to more recent builds, centred around the district of Southwick. It is bordered by the M3 motorway to the west and farmland to the north, giving it a semi-suburban feel. Local facilities include primary schools, shops, and several parks and green spaces for residents.

The ward is notable for its significant areas of protected downland, including parts of Farley Mount Country Park. This open access land provides extensive walking trails and views across the Hampshire countryside. The presence of the Worthy Down military establishment also contributes to the local character. Community life is focused around local centres, with regular bus services connecting the ward to Winchester city centre and surrounding villages.

Area overview

On average Southwick and Wickham has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southwick and Wickham is £69,801 per year. There are 1 schools in Southwick and Wickham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Southwick and Wickham is home to around 6,988 people, with a population density of about 153.8 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Southwick and Wickham Population
6,988
Population density
153.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.8(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.88(-12%)
Public order
7.87(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-7%)
Vehicle crime
4.44(+20%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,383
91.38%
Other White
208
2.98%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
48
0.69%
Other Asian
46
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
45
0.64%
Total population: 6,985

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,989
35.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,067
18.81%
No qualifications
851
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
835
14.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
475
8.37%
Total 16+ residents: 5,674

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
880
29.77%
Owns with a mortgage
795
26.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
525
17.76%
Social rents from council
261
8.83%
Other social rented
231
7.81%
Total households: 2,956

Property prices in Southwick and Wickham

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£372
Sales (last 12 months)108
Typical range (middle 50%)£279K – £502K

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £372 per square foot) in Southwick and Wickham area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,500 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southwick and Wickham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£530,000£384
Semi-Detached22£359,375£392
Terraced21£320,000£346
Flats26£228,500£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southwick and Wickham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southwick and Wickham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£532,500£192,000£349,950£240,000
2017£595,000£175,000£330,000£250,000
2018£462,100£173,750£340,000£280,000
2019£479,950£192,000£348,748£279,000
2020£477,450£187,750£327,500£268,000
2021£474,950£199,975£359,950£305,000
2022£432,495£200,000£377,500£339,995
2023£570,000£185,000£377,500£306,750
2024£567,500£222,500£355,000£327,000
2025£530,000£210,000£359,375£322,500
2026£545,000£227,000£381,000£315,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southwick and Wickham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southwick and Wickham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£316£286£277£248
2017£309£270£308£263
2018£349£260£322£301
2019£344£284£318£297
2020£345£267£374£321
2021£371£269£399£328
2022£424£290£421£382
2023£426£313£389£406
2024£389£297£410£322
2025£384£308£341£337
2026£382£281£396£389
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southwick and Wickham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southwick and Wickham in the last year.

All postcodes in Southwick and Wickham

PO175FA

West Mews

PO175GW

Gwynn Way

PO176BB

Common Lane

PO176HA

Norton Road

PO175QA

Titchfield Lane

PO176AH

Boarhunt Road

PO175QH

Cases Bakery Close

PO75SE

New Down Lane

PO176HD

Norton Close

PO175PW

Boundary Walk

PO175ND

Mayles Lane

PO175JW

The Square

PO175HT

Buddens Road

PO175FF

Lesser Horseshoe Close

PO75SD

Mill Lane

PO73ES

Kemp Way

PO73EA

Newlands Avenue

PO73EP

Southwick and Wickham

PO175QN

Southwick and Wickham

PO175LL

Riverside Mews

PO176EB

Crooked Walk Lane

PO175GN

Portland Way

PO175FE

Lesser Horseshoe Close

PO175JR

Dairy Moor

PO75GF

Cowdray Close

PO175GF

Boundary Walk

PO156QS

Fontley Road

PO75SB

Widley Walk

PO176DB

Trampers Lane

PO176ER

Belney Lane

PO175FB

East Mews

PO175HS

The Circle

PO73DF

Rowe Rise

PO176HH

Boulter Lane

PO175HL

Elizabeth Close

PO175GR

Knowle Avenue

PO175LS

Dean Villas

PO176JS

Bere Farm Lane

PO175EU

Winchester Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.