SO32 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Albert Road, 0.6km from Newtown in Bishop's Waltham. Administratively it sits within Bishop's Waltham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, SO32 1DL 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. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 73% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £339k. 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 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00117982 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBERT ROAD, SO32 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBERT ROAD, SO32 1DL.
305
48
£ 47,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO32 1DL 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 1DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £339k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £339k 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 1DL. The average age is 47.7. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 325,000
7 sales · Mean £ 298,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO32 1DL 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)0.6 km
- James Irwin Home0.2 km
- Newtown Newsmart0.2 km
- Stainers Bakery And Tea Room0.6 km
- Tangier Farm0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Barleycorn Inn0.7 km
- The Bunch Of Grapes0.7 km
- Priory Inn0.1 km
- The Crown Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa0.6 km
- Just In Case And Anvil Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Banks Bar And Bistro0.7 km
- Cornflower Sky1.0 km
- The Waltham Tandoori0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pauls Plaice0.7 km
- Silver River Takeaway0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Fairlawn Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley4.9 km
- Hedge End6.1 km
- Eastleigh9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Priory Court0.1 km
- Claylands Road0.2 km
- Pondside Lane0.2 km
- The Avenue0.2 km
- North Pond0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO321DL · Data under Open Government Licence