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Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke

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About

Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke is a large, primarily rural ward in the north of the borough. It encompasses the historic market town of Whitchurch on the River Test and the nearby village of Overton. The area is characterised by open farmland, chalk streams, and areas of woodland, with settlements connected by country lanes. The economy has traditional ties to agriculture and paper milling.

The ward includes the villages of Laverstoke and Freefolk, known for the historic Laverstoke Mill, a former banknote paper mill. The Test Way long-distance path runs through the area, following the river valley. Local governance is handled by separate parish and town councils for the main settlements, focusing on planning and community infrastructure within this largely agricultural landscape.

Area overview

On average Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke is £73,199 per year. There are 3 schools in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke is home to around 10,574 people, with a population density of about 140.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke Population
10,574
Population density
140.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.24(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.44(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.16(-66%)
Burglary
2.36(-9%)
Public order
2.27(-63%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,767
92.37%
Other White
368
3.48%
Irish
94
0.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
52
0.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
48
0.45%
Total population: 10,574

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,338
38.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,466
17.08%
No qualifications
1,223
14.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,134
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
765
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 8,581

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,633
35.96%
Owns with a mortgage
1,427
31.42%
Other social rented
757
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
472
10.39%
Other forms of private rent
106
2.33%
Total households: 4,541

Property prices in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,300,999.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke 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 Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£582,500
Flats12£172,500
Semi-Detached38£415,000
Terraced47£325,000

10 years median price trend in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke.

All postcodes in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke

RG287JP

The Knowlings

RG287ND

Lynch Hill

RG287FX

Railway Place

RG287AL

Winchester Street

RG287GA

Lapine Gardens

RG253DB

Vinns Lane

RG253HF

Church Road

RG287NB

The Lynch

RG287EU

Evingar Road

RG253LB

Dellands

RG287QB

Kingsclere Road

RG287PB

Laverstoke Lane

RG253NE

Waltham Road

RG253DZ

Station Road

RG287JN

The Knowlings

RG253LZ

Pond Close

RG287HZ

Testbourne Court

RG287EH

Burgage Field

RG287BL

Meadow View

RG287BQ

Ardglen Road

RG287LU

The Green

RG287NY

Laverstoke Lane

RG287DE

Bell Yard

RG253EB

Quidhampton

RG287EQ

Clements Gardens

RG253BP

Waltham Lane

RG287LX

London Road

RG287BY

Test Mews

RG287LB

Mann Close

RG253HD

Bridge Street

RG287NL

London Road

RG287AR

Church Street

RG287JA

The Weir

RG287EP

Station Road

RG287JF

Micheldever Road

RG287DZ

Jobson Close

RG253JY

North Field

RG287BH

Newbury Street

RG287HP

Winchester Road

RG253FJ

Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke

RG253AG

Burley Lane

RG253LD

Dellands

RG287BW

Hartley Meadows

RG287ST

Caesars Way

RG287LY

London Street

RG253LG

Sapley Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.