SO32 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Park Road, 0.2km from Newtown in Bishop's Waltham. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Waltham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, SO32 1BQ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 88% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £544k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00117977 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, SO32 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, SO32 1BQ.
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£ 47,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 1BQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO32 1BQ combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£544k 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 1BQ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 432,000
4 sales · Mean £ 408,250
Detached
£ 538,000
5 sales · Mean £ 571,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 1BQ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. 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)1.0 km
- James Irwin Home0.5 km
- Newtown Newsmart0.2 km
- Stainers Bakery And Tea Room0.9 km
- Tangier Farm0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- Banks Bar And Bistro0.9 km
- Giorgio's0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pauls Plaice1.0 km
- Silver River Takeaway1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Priory Inn0.3 km
- The Crown Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley4.9 km
- Hedge End5.9 km
- Eastleigh8.9 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue0.2 km
- Churchill Avenue0.2 km
- Claylands Road0.3 km
- Churchill Avenue0.3 km
- Priory Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321BQ · Data under Open Government Licence