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GU32 1LF

Church Lane

Upper Meon Valley

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Detailed insights for GU32 1LF

Overview

Postcode GU32 1LF is located in a rural village, within the Upper Meon Valley ward of Winchester in the South East region, and forms part of the Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon is £75,667 per year. The nearest station is Petersfield, about 6.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,692 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon has a low crime rate, with approximately 34 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.9%

Approximately 23.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon is £75,667 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near GU32 1LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon near GU32 1LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Petersfield located about 6.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
417
Population density
460.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Vehicle crime
9.32(+151%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.32(-71%)
Other theft
5.13(-9%)
Drugs
2.33(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.33(-81%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
381
91.81%
Other White
16
3.86%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.72%
Irish
3
0.72%
Total population: 415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
43.82%
Level 3 (A level)
65
19.12%
No qualifications
51
15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
3.82%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
35.87%
Owns with a mortgage
57
30.98%
Social rents from council
28
15.22%
Other social rented
16
8.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
7.61%
Total households: 184

Property prices in Upper Meon Valley

Median price£597,838
Price per sq ft£469
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£465K – £905K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £597,838 (about £469 per square foot) in Upper Meon Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £2,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Meon Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£855,000£466
Semi-Detached10£492,000£471
Terraced7£385,000£506
Flats1£245,000£386

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Meon Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Meon Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£787,475£410,000£570,000
2017£732,000£482,500£362,500
2018£604,975£467,500£317,075
2019£675,000£465,000£330,000
2020£672,500£460,000£559,000
2021£835,000£480,000£450,000
2022£785,000£588,500£710,000
2023£1,125,000£492,600£530,000
2024£880,000£460,000£695,000
2025£1,012,500£524,000£417,500
2026£820,000£460,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Meon Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Meon Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£371£378£392
2017£412£374£395
2018£392£379£349
2019£400£344£389
2020£420£443£443
2021£433£420£421
2022£467£467£539
2023£494£465£569
2024£466£395£565
2025£489£485£487
2026£459£411
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Meon Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Meon Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU32 1LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near GU32 1LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Feb 2025Sycamore Cottage, Petersfield, GU32 1LGSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,140,000
03 Nov 2025Wintergreen, Church Lane, Petersfield, GU32 1LDDetachedFreehold£645,000
03 Nov 20252, Long Priors, Petersfield, GU32 1JASemi-DetachedFreehold£524,000
30 Jun 2025The Old Store House, Petersfield, GU32 1LNDetachedFreehold£1,130,000

Schools

In the GU32 1LF postcode area, located within Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for GU32 1LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryWest Meon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of GU32 1LF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for GU32 1LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miWest Meon Village ShopChurch Lane, Winchester, GU32 1LJWalking directions to West Meon Village Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Winchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,501
Band B£1,751
Band C£2,001
Band D£2,251
Band E£2,751
Band F£3,252
Band G£3,752
Band H£4,502

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for GU32 1LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Ablitt

Upper Meon Valley - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Danny Chambers

Winchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWinchesterE07000094
Parliamentary ConstituencyWinchesterE14001587
WardUpper Meon ValleyE05011008
ParishWest MeonE04004692
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swanmore, Hambledon & West MeonE02004839
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Winchester 011EE01023282
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about GU32 1LF

Is GU32 1LF (Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon) safe?

The area around GU32 1LF records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near GU32 1LF?

The median sale price around GU32 1LF in Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon is £597,838 (about £469 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near GU32 1LF?

There is 1 school close to GU32 1LF, including West Meon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around GU32 1LF?

GU32 1LF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,692 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents GU32 1LF (Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Winchester covering GU32 1LF is Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Ablitt (Liberal Democrats).

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.