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Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon

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About

Swanmore, Hambledon and West Meon sit within the Winchester district in Hampshire, linked by lanes that trace the contours of farmland and woodlands. Each settlement has a parish church, a primary school and a village hall that hosts clubs and markets, while small independent shops and pubs remain focal points. Hambledon’s green still stages village cricket; the Hambledon club is one of the oldest organised clubs in the country and matches attract locals and visitors. Swanmore provides a more compact centre with services used by surrounding hamlets.
The Meon Valley shapes West Meon’s layout: the River Meon runs through the village as a clear chalk stream and feeds small springs and millponds downstream. Footpaths and bridleways link the three villages to longer routes across the South Downs National Park, and quiet roads carry buses toward Winchester. Local land use mixes arable fields, woodlands and pasture, and seasonal agricultural activity remains part of community life, from hedgerow maintenance to village fêtes.

Area overview

On average Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon is £75,667 per year. There are 7 schools in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon: 6 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon is home to around 8,962 people, with a population density of about 74.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon Population
8,962
Population density
74 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.52(-44%)
Vehicle crime
5.36(+41%)
Other theft
4.35(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.46(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.12(-73%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,351
93.18%
Other White
224
2.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
92
1.03%
Irish
65
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.48%
Total population: 8,962

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,531
47.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,193
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
919
12.46%
No qualifications
769
10.43%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
507
6.87%
Total 16+ residents: 7,376

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,623
44.33%
Owns with a mortgage
1,187
32.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
331
9.04%
Social rents from council
201
5.49%
Other social rented
157
4.29%
Total households: 3,661

Property prices in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £547,500 in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £2,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon 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 Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£645,000
Flats4£145,000
Semi-Detached21£385,000
Terraced8£430,000

10 years median price trend in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon.

All postcodes in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon

SO323NZ

Waltham Close

SO322NW

The Hollythorns

SO322RE

Larkspur Close

SO323AE

Oxendown

SO323AG

Millside

SO323QE

Kiln Hill

SO322PA

Church Road

SO323RA

Garrison Hill

GU321JD

Floud Cottages

PO74SE

Speltham Hill

SO322FR

South Downs Close

SO323LB

Lippen Lane

SO323LD

High Barn Cottages

SO323PS

The Towers

PO74AB

Back Lane

PO74RZ

East Street

SO322FB

Goodlad Road

SO322FF

Mere Close

SO322PQ

Gravel Hill

SO322RN

Myers Close

SO323LN

Lone Barn Lane

PO175AY

Droxford Road

SO322PW

Vicarage Lane

SO322QN

Hampton Hill

SO323DA

De Port Heights

SO323ND

Warnford Road

SO323NT

Shoe Lane

SO323QJ

Southview

GU321JY

Church Lane

GU321LD

Church Lane

PO176LG

Lodge Hill

PO74RL

East Street

PO74SW

Old Barn Crescent

PO74TA

Brook Lane

SO322NE

Medlicott Way

SO322PH

Springvale

SO322QZ

Orchardlea

SO323LU

The White Way

SO323PA

High Street

SO323PY

Webbs Green

SO323AJ

Chapel Road

PO176JR

Hundred Acres Road

PO74AF

West Street

SO322RJ

New Inn Close

GU321NA

Home Paddock Cottages

PO74RD

Hoe Street

PO74TB

Green Lane

SO240PF

Love Lane

SO322EW

Cobbett Close

SO323AH

Mayhill Lane

SO323PF

School Hill

SO323PP

Chapel Road

SO323NR

Shavard Lane

SO323PR

Horns Hill

SO322PT

Spring Lane

SO322TL

Donigers Dell

SO323SN

Selworth Lane

GU321LP

Wolverton Gardens

SO322RL

Greenways

PO74AE

The Maltings

PO74RY

East Street

PO74SL

Green Lane

SO240HN

Punsholt Farm Cottages

SO323QN

Northend Lane

SO322QT

Vicarage Lane

SO323AF

Heath Road

SO323NL

Frys Lane

SO323QP

Park Villas

SO323QU

Station Road

SO322PE

New Road

SO322PJ

Brickyard Road

SO322FQ

Horders View

SO322PB

Lower Chase Road

SO322QQ

Park Lane

GU321HS

Love Lane

GU321JE

Floud Lane

SO322FT

Holywell Close

SO323PN

High Street

GU321AR

Stones Yard

GU321JJ

Station Road

GU321JN

Windmere Cottages

PO74QL

West Street

PO74RW

West Street

SO322NS

Martin Close

SO322EL

Willows Close

SO323NN

New Road

SO323LH

Bosenhill Lane

SO323PD

Midlington Road

PO80SD

Hyden Farm Lane

SO322NT

Bucketts Farm Close

SO322PS

Hill Pound

SO323NX

Allens Lane

SO323QG

Forester Road

GU321LN

Park View

PO175AT

Bishops Wood Road

PO175AZ

Droxford Road

PO176LB

Liberty Road

SO322NP

Ludwells Lane

SO322PR

The Lakes

SO322QL

Moorlands Road

Data Sources

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