SO32 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Battery Hill, 0.4km from Newtown in Bishop's Waltham. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Waltham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO32 1BT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 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. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, down 6.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO32 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00117989 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATTERY HILL, SO32 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTERY HILL, SO32 1BT.
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41
£ 47,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, SO32 1BT 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 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO32 1BT. The average age is 40.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 338,750
6 sales · Mean £ 322,083
Terraced
£ 239,995
5 sales · Mean £ 234,599
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 1BT has low crime rates — 28 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)0.9 km
- James Irwin Home0.4 km
- Newtown Newsmart0.1 km
- Stainers Bakery And Tea Room0.8 km
- Tangier Farm0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Barleycorn Inn0.9 km
- The Bunch Of Grapes0.9 km
- Priory Inn0.3 km
- The Crown Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- Just In Case And Anvil Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Banks Bar And Bistro0.8 km
- Friends Refined Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- Giorgio's0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pauls Plaice0.8 km
- Silver River Takeaway0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.1 km
- Hedge End6.1 km
- Eastleigh9.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue0.1 km
- Claylands Road0.2 km
- Churchill Avenue0.2 km
- Priory Court0.3 km
- Churchill Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321BT · Data under Open Government Licence