ALBANY ROAD, SO32 1BY House Prices & Local Information

SO32 1BY is a sought-after residential area on Albany 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 1BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 76% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £542k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00117988 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.