SO32 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Winchester 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 1BW 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 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k, up 29.3% 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00117988 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINCHESTER ROAD, SO32 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINCHESTER ROAD, SO32 1BW.
249
44
£ 47,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SO32 1BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £369k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 29.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO32 1BW. The average age is 43.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
Terraced
£ 317,000
3 sales · Mean £ 306,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 1BW has low crime rates — 30 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 Newsmart0.3 km
- Tangier Farm0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Priory Inn0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley5.1 km
- Hedge End5.9 km
- Eastleigh8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Churchill Avenue0.1 km
- Churchill Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
- Claylands Road0.4 km
- Ashton Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321BW · Data under Open Government Licence