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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 37 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
37
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
19.86(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.11(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.54(-61%)
Other theft
2.65(-53%)
Vehicle crime
2.55(-33%)
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 114 recent sales, the median property price is £381,250 in Whitchurch, Overton & Laverstoke area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Detached31£575,000
Flats8£170,000
Semi-Detached38£406,500
Terraced37£320,000

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

RG287LQ

London Street

RG287NE

London Road

RG287QR

Twinley Lane

RG253DX

Lambs Close

RG253JS

Kerchers Field

RG253TS

London Road

RG287AJ

Winchester Street

RG287DU

Newbury Street

RG287LR

Mcfauld Way

RG253LG

Sapley Lane

RG253ND

Pound Road

RG253PE

Overton Hill

RG287DN

Newbury Street

RG287DZ

Jobson Close

RG287EW

Bere Hill Close

RG287JA

The Weir

RG287NJ

Freefolk Priors

RG287NT

Laverstoke Park

RG287NX

Mount Pleasant

RG287SN

Hillside

RG253DT

Southington Lane

RG253HJ

Poyntz Road

RG253LW

Charledown Close

RG253TP

London Road

RG287AT

Wells Lane

RG287DJ

Kings Walk

RG287EP

Station Road

RG287JT

Neuvic Way

RG287PL

Newbury Road

RG253HG

High Street

RG287RL

Andover Road

RG253AN

Folly Cottages

RG253DE

London Road

RG253JQ

Foxdown

RG287AW

Fairclose Terrace

RG287LU

The Green

RG287NA

London Road

RG287PX

Waterloo Court

RG253BZ

Harveys Field

RG287DP

Newbury Street

RG287DX

Newbury Road

RG287FP

Cowslip Drive

RG287HZ

Testbourne Court

RG287LE

Alliston Way

RG287NB

The Lynch

RG287NY

Laverstoke Lane

Data Sources

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