SO32 1AA is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.1km from Bishop's Waltham in Bishop's Waltham. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Waltham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO32, SO32 1AA offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SO32 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00117975 (shared with 120 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SO32 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SO32 1AA.
362
54
£ 47,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 1AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SO32 1AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £330k, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £330k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO32 1AA. The average age is 54.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 330,000
1 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 1AA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bishops Waltham Infant School
Bishop's Waltham Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Anyfish (Atkinson Fresh Fish)0.0 km
- James Irwin Home0.5 km
- Newtown Newsmart0.8 km
- Stainers Bakery And Tea Room0.0 km
- Hoxton Bakehouse0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Barleycorn Inn0.1 km
- The Bunch Of Grapes0.1 km
- Priory Inn0.6 km
- The Crown Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa0.0 km
- Just In Case And Anvil Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Banks Bar And Bistro0.1 km
- Cornflower Sky0.4 km
- The Waltham Tandoori0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pauls Plaice0.1 km
- Silver River Takeaway0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.3 km
- Hedge End6.6 km
- Swanwick9.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.1 km
- Petrol Station0.2 km
- Petrol Station0.2 km
- Garfield Road0.3 km
- Garfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321AA · Data under Open Government Licence