Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase
Winchester 012 · 6 sub-areas · 10,791 residents
Winchester 012 is a settled, suburban stretch of Winchester, home to around 10,800 people and skewed notably older than most of the city. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £1,300 a month — in line with the wider Winchester area, though rents are climbing at around 4% a year. Nearly three-quarters of residents own their home, making this one of the more ownership-heavy corners of the South East.
Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase is a green, lower-density part of Winchester — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,498 a month for a typical home.
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Figures are aggregated across 6 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase in Winchester
Living in Bishop's Waltham & Waltham Chase
Winchester 012 feels like classic outer-suburban Hampshire — quiet residential streets, a high share of family houses, and an age profile that tilts firmly toward middle age and retirement. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, which shapes the pace of the place: this is not a neighbourhood defined by nightlife or transient young professionals.
The cost picture is broadly mid-market for Winchester. A two-bedroom property runs roughly £1,300 a month, and a three-bedroom is closer to £1,600. That's broadly in line with the Winchester district average and sits meaningfully above the UK national median for a two-bed — this is a prosperous South East market, and prices reflect it. Council tax (Band D) comes in at around £2,360 a year. Getting onto the ownership ladder is a significant stretch: the median sale price is just under £378,000, which works out at roughly 4.9 years of saving for a deposit on a median salary.
The majority of residents — nearly 75% — own their homes outright or with a mortgage, and private renting accounts for only around one in eight households. That tenure mix sets the tone: this is an area where people put down roots. Degree-level qualifications are held by around 40% of residents, and the median resident salary is approximately £38,350 a year, comfortably above the median for jobs physically based in the area (around £34,600) — which tells you most higher earners are commuting out.
Cars dominate how people get around, with over half of residents driving to work. Working from home is unusually common — nearly 38% of the workforce, well above national norms — which partly explains why the neighbourhood feels quieter during the day. The nearest mainline rail station is just over 5 km away in a straight line, roughly a 60-minute walk or a short drive.
For sub-areas and specific streets within Winchester 012, see the streets and sub-areas listed below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Winchester 012 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled suburban neighbourhood with low crime, decent greenspace access, and strong owner-occupation — good if you want calm residential living. The trade-off is limited public transport, a relatively low share of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding, and an older community profile that won't suit everyone.
- What is the rent in Winchester 012?
- A one-bedroom runs around £1,010 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,300, and a three-bedroom around £1,610. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from district-level data. Rents rose about 4.3% in the past year.
- Is Winchester 012 safe?
- Yes — the crime rate is around 48.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's one of the lower-crime parts of an already relatively safe district.
- What's the commute from Winchester 012 to Winchester city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 54% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 km away, so a short drive or cycle is the usual way to access rail. Nearly 38% of residents work from home, reducing the commute question for a large share of the population.
- Who lives in Winchester 012?
- Predominantly older, settled owner-occupiers. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and over-50s make up nearly half the population. It's a very high owner-occupation area (75%), with low ethnic diversity and around 95% of residents UK-born.
- What schools are near Winchester 012?
- There are 16 schools within typical catchment distance, with around 34% rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is just under 1,900 metres away. Families should research individual schools carefully and consider options slightly further afield.
- How far is Winchester 012 from London?
- By public transport (rail), London is approximately 2 hours 35 minutes away. Most residents drive to the nearest station, which is around 5 km from the neighbourhood. Winchester 012 is not a typical London commuter area — the journey time makes daily commuting a stretch.