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Upper Meon Valley

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About

Upper Meon Valley ward encompasses a rural portion of the Winchester district, characterised by its agricultural land and scattered villages set within the wider South Downs National Park. The area is defined by the course of the River Meon, with chalk streams and watercress beds being a feature of the local landscape and economy. The geography includes rolling downland and wooded areas, with land use primarily dedicated to farming.

Settlements within the ward are small, including the villages of Exton, Corhampton, and Meonstoke. The historic Pilgrims' Trail long-distance path passes through the area, following part of the old route to Canterbury. Community life is focused around local village halls, churches, and pubs, with a noticeable absence of larger urban developments or major through roads.

Area overview

On average Upper Meon Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Meon Valley is £70,531 per year. There are 6 schools in Upper Meon Valley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Upper Meon Valley is home to around 5,582 people, with a population density of about 36.6 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Meon Valley Population
5,582
Population density
36.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.86(+45%)
Other theft
10.93(+96%)
Vehicle crime
7.88(+108%)
Burglary
3.94(+51%)
Public order
3.58(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,149
92.23%
Other White
201
3.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
40
0.72%
Irish
35
0.63%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
33
0.59%
Total population: 5,583

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,211
47.44%
Level 3 (A level)
741
15.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
596
12.79%
No qualifications
540
11.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
292
6.26%
Total 16+ residents: 4,661

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
909
40.73%
Owns with a mortgage
656
29.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
325
14.56%
Social rents from council
136
6.09%
Other forms of private rent
112
5.02%
Total households: 2,232

Property prices in Upper Meon Valley

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £790,000 in Upper Meon Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £355,000 up to £2,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Meon Valley 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 Upper Meon Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£950,000
Semi-Detached8£682,500
Terraced4£485,500

10 years median price trend in Upper Meon Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Meon Valley.

All postcodes in Upper Meon Valley

GU321JH

Lynch Lane

GU321JX

Church Lane

SO211JE

Bottom Pond Cottages

SO211JS

Longwood Dean Lane

SO211JU

Longwood Dean Lane

SO240NX

Holden Lane

SO240QG

Dark Lane

SO321HR

Farm Drive

GU321FA

Northfields

GU321JZ

Headon View

SO211JR

Longwood Dean Lane

SO240JT

Petersfield Road

SO240QR

Ladycroft

SO323NW

Allens Farm Lane

GU321LJ

Cross Road Cottages

SO240JH

Three Horse Shoes Lane

SO321NQ

Stake's Lane

SO323NP

Pound Lane

SO240HW

Woodland Cottages

SO240QQ

Brandy Mount

SO211HR

Chilcomb Lane

SO211JQ

Hurst Lane

SO240LR

Woodcote Cottages

SO211NA

Hyde Cottages

SO323LW

Beacon Hill Lane

SO240EY

Youngs Way

SO240PY

Upper Meon Valley

SO240QF

Markall Close

SO240QJ

Cheriton Road

SO211LF

Hatchers Lane

SO211LZ

Hazeley Road

SO240JR

Woodlane Close

SO240PR

May Cottage

SO321JA

Upham Street

SO323LA

Peake New Road

GU321JQ

Station Road

GU321LW

Doctors Lane

SO211JZ

Church Lane

SO240LL

Petersfield Road

SO240PW

North End Lane

SO323NE

Church Lane

GU321AP

Headon View

SO211HU

Chilcomb Lane

SO211JG

Marwell Farm Cottages

SO211LP

Main Road

SO211LX

Owslebury Bottom

SO240JX

Petersfield Road

GU321LQ

Church Lane

SO211FE

Upper Meon Valley

SO211HH

Alresford Road

SO211JH

Hurst Lane

SO211JT

Longwood Dean Lane

SO323NF

Rectory Lane

GU321LR

Doctors Lane

Data Sources

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