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SO32 3NF

Rectory Lane

Upper Meon Valley

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Detailed insights for SO32 3NF

Overview

Postcode SO32 3NF 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 Botley, about 7.2 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
25.3%
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

25.3%

Approximately 25.3% 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 SO32 3NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon near SO32 3NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Botley located about 7.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
383.9 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
200
92.17%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
4.61%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
2.3%
Irish
1
0.46%
Other White
1
0.46%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
39.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
15.08%
No qualifications
25
13.97%
Level 3 (A level)
22
12.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
10.06%
Total 16+ residents: 179

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
43.96%
Social rents from council
21
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
20
21.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
6.59%
Other social rented
2
2.2%
Total households: 91

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 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO32 3NF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO32 3NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 May 2025Springhill, Rectory Lane, Southampton, SO32 3NFDetachedFreehold£950,000
18 Aug 20259, De Port Heights, Southampton, SO32 3DADetachedFreehold£785,000
04 Aug 202527, De Port Heights, Southampton, SO32 3DADetachedFreehold£550,000
07 Feb 2025West View House, Warnford Road, Southampton, SO32 3NDOtherFreehold£685,000
19 Sept 2025Freelands Cottage, High Street, Southampton, SO32 3NHDetachedFreehold£630,000

Schools

In the SO32 3NF 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 SO32 3NF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMeonstoke Church of England Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO32 3NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO32 3NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMeonstoke Post Office & Village StoresWarnford Road, Southampton, SO32 3NDWalking directions to Meonstoke Post Office & Village Stores

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 SO32 3NF, 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
ParishCorhampton and MeonstokeE04004660
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Swanmore, Hambledon & West MeonE02004839
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Winchester 011EE01023282
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO32 3NF

Is SO32 3NF (Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon) safe?

The area around SO32 3NF 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 SO32 3NF?

The median sale price around SO32 3NF 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 SO32 3NF?

There is 1 school close to SO32 3NF, including Meonstoke Church of England Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SO32 3NF?

SO32 3NF 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 SO32 3NF (Swanmore, Hambledon & West Meon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Winchester covering SO32 3NF 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.