Postcode report
SO32 2HR Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Winchester
About SO32 2HR: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO32 2HR is a postcode in Bishop's Waltham, Winchester, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO32 2HR, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO32 2HR are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SO32 2HR is based on Winchester 013 Census 2021. It covers 11,747 residents, 235 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near SO32 2HR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO32 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £505k from 148 rolling sales, up 3.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO32 2HR can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO32 2HR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SO32 2HR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SO32 2HR
Is SO32 2HR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SO32 2HR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SO32 2HR?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SO32 2HR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SO32 2HR?
LocaleIQ matched SO32 2HR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO32 2HR?
The latest median sold price is £505k based on 148 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO32 2HR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.