SO32 1BX is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Newtown in Bishop's Waltham. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Waltham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, SO32 1BX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 74% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00117993 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO32 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO32 1BX.
318
43
£ 47,100 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO32 1BX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 1BX. The average age is 42.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 1BX 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)1.0 km
- James Irwin Home0.5 km
- Newtown Newsmart0.2 km
- Stainers Bakery And Tea Room0.9 km
- Tangier Farm0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bunch Of Grapes1.0 km
- Priory Inn0.4 km
- The Crown Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa0.9 km
- Banks Bar And Bistro0.9 km
- Giorgio's0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pauls Plaice0.9 km
- Silver River Takeaway1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.1 km
- Hedge End6.0 km
- Eastleigh8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Churchill Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- Churchill Avenue0.2 km
- Claylands Road0.3 km
- Priory Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321BX · Data under Open Government Licence