SO32 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Winchester Road, 0.5km from Bishop's Waltham in Bishop's Waltham. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Waltham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO32 1BD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £445k, down 30.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO32 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00117979 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINCHESTER ROAD, SO32 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHESTER ROAD, SO32 1BD.
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44
£ 47,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 1BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, SO32 1BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 30.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO32 1BD. The average age is 43.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
5 sales · Mean £ 389,750
Detached
£ 530,000
2 sales · Mean £ 530,000
Terraced
£ 331,500
2 sales · Mean £ 331,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 1BD has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
8 nearby- Anyfish (Atkinson Fresh Fish)0.6 km
- James Irwin Home0.1 km
- Newtown Newsmart0.2 km
- Stainers Bakery And Tea Room0.6 km
- Tangier Farm0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Barleycorn Inn0.7 km
- The Bunch Of Grapes0.6 km
- Priory Inn0.0 km
- The Crown Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa0.6 km
- Just In Case And Anvil Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Banks Bar And Bistro0.6 km
- Cornflower Sky0.9 km
- The Waltham Tandoori0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pauls Plaice0.6 km
- Silver River Takeaway0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.1 km
- Hedge End6.2 km
- Eastleigh9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Priory Court0.0 km
- Claylands Road0.1 km
- Pondside Lane0.1 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- North Pond0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321BD · Data under Open Government Licence