SO32 1AH is a safe, established residential area on Winchester Road, 1.0km from Bishop's Waltham in Bishop's Waltham. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Waltham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £487k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO32 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00117985 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINCHESTER ROAD, SO32 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHESTER ROAD, SO32 1AH.
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43
£ 47,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 1AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO32 1AH combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£487k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO32 1AH. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
3 sales · Mean £ 455,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SO32 1AH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Swanmore College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Anyfish (Atkinson Fresh Fish)0.8 km
- Meat From The Farm0.6 km
- Stainers Bakery And Tea Room0.9 km
- Hoxton Bakehouse0.9 km
- Hylands0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Barleycorn Inn0.8 km
- The Bunch Of Grapes0.9 km
- The Crown Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- Just In Case And Anvil Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Banks Bar And Bistro0.9 km
- Cornflower Sky1.0 km
- The Waltham Tandoori0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pauls Plaice0.9 km
- Silver River Takeaway0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.1 km
- Hedge End6.8 km
- Swanwick9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Coppice Hill0.3 km
- Coppice Hill0.3 km
- Godfrey Pink Way0.4 km
- Godfrey Pink Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321AH · Data under Open Government Licence