SO32 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lower Basingwell Street, 0.2km from Bishop's Waltham in Bishop's Waltham. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Waltham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO32, SO32 1AJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 £531k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO32 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00117981 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER BASINGWELL STREET, SO32 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER BASINGWELL STREET, SO32 1AJ.
479
49
£ 47,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SO32 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £531k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £531k 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 1AJ. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 512,000
1 sales · Mean £ 512,000
Terraced
£ 466,000
5 sales · Mean £ 486,700
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
2 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 1AJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
7 nearby- Anyfish (Atkinson Fresh Fish)0.1 km
- James Irwin Home0.5 km
- Newtown Newsmart0.9 km
- Stainers Bakery And Tea Room0.1 km
- Hoxton Bakehouse0.2 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Barleycorn Inn0.0 km
- The Bunch Of Grapes0.2 km
- Priory Inn0.7 km
- The Crown Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa0.1 km
- Just In Case And Anvil Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Banks Bar And Bistro0.2 km
- Cornflower Sky0.4 km
- The Waltham Tandoori0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pauls Plaice0.1 km
- Silver River Takeaway0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.2 km
- Hedge End6.6 km
- Swanwick9.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Square0.1 km
- Petrol Station0.3 km
- Petrol Station0.3 km
- Bank Street0.3 km
- Botley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321AJ · Data under Open Government Licence