SO32 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Marlow Road, 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 1DF is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £268k, up 25.3% year-on-year. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00117976 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARLOW ROAD, SO32 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOW ROAD, SO32 1DF.
225
38
£ 47,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO32 1DF combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£268k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £268k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 25.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO32 1DF. The average age is 37.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
13 sales · Mean £ 241,534
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 1DF has low crime rates — 23 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- James Irwin Home0.7 km
- Newtown Newsmart0.4 km
- Tangier Farm0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Priory Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.1 km
- Hedge End6.0 km
- Eastleigh8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Churchill Avenue0.1 km
- Churchill Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.4 km
- Ashton Lane0.4 km
- Ashton Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321DF · Data under Open Government Licence