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Property market | £420,848 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Southampton (15.2 miles) |
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Broadband | 74.6mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 93.1% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 7.0% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 120 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 509 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Romsey and Southampton North level) |
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Community | Median age is 45.0 | Population of 473 | Happiness is Below Average for Hampshire, High for UK |
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Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Test Valley) |
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Commute (approx) | - Reading (44 mins) - London Waterloo (69 mins) - Vauxhall (82 mins) - Paddington (84 mins) |
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£420,848 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Southampton (15.2 miles) |
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74.6mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 45.0 | 473 | Happiness is Below Average for Hampshire, High for UK |
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Ranked 120 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 509 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Romsey and Southampton North level) |
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5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Test Valley) |
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- Reading (44 mins) - London Waterloo (69 mins) - Vauxhall (82 mins) - Paddington (84 mins) |
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Photo above: Chris Talbot / Wherwell - Church Street
Photo: Chris Talbot / Wherwell - Church Street
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The property market in Wherwell has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £713,239, which is up 9.8% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £420,848 (up 8.8% on last year) , a terraced house £336,617 (up 7.2% on last year) and a flat £213,044. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £859 per month. Property prices in Wherwell are similar to the average property prices across Hampshire and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Wherwell, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Hampshire region.
Property data is based on Test Valley level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
| Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
| Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
| Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
| Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
| Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
| Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
| Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
| Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
| Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
| West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
| Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
| Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
| South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
| West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
| Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
| Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
| Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
| Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
| North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
| Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
| Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
| West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
| Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
| Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
| Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
| Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
| Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
| Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
| East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
| Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
| Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
| Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
| Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
| Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
| Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Wherwell, or click here to browse the longer list of Wherwell property transactions from 2023.
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| 7, Beechgrove, Andover, Hampshire , SP11 7JE | Semi-Detached - Sold for £552,450 on 08/29/2023 |
| MOUNT COTTAGE, Winchester Corner, Andover, Hampshire , SP11 7JL | Detached - Sold for £540,000 on 01/27/2023 |
Wherwell has one school nearby: Wherwell Primary School (Maintained school) which is a primary school based in Wherwell, Andover. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Wherwell Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (2/14/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Andover |
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| Wherwell Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/14/2013) |
| Station | Distance from Wherwell | Commute options |
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| Andover A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -6% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Reading (46 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 77 mins - South Western Railway - £485 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 82 mins - South Western Railway - £485 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 84 mins - Great Western Railway - £485 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (146 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Chiltern Railways - £485 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 175 mins - Southern) View details |
| Grateley A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -9% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Reading (54 mins - South Western Railway) View details - London Waterloo (86 mins - South Western Railway - £509 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 94 mins - Great Western Railway - £509 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 95 mins - South Western Railway - £509 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 154 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 162 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Whitchurch (Hampshire) A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -10% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Reading (38 mins - South Western Railway) View details - London Waterloo (72 mins - South Western Railway - £469 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 78 mins - Great Western Railway - £469 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 79 mins - South Western Railway - £469 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 146 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 155 mins - Great Western Railway) View details |
| Winchester A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -7% from the previous year. | 11 miles |
- Reading (36 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (71 mins - South Western Railway - £524 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 73 mins - Great Western Railway - £524 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 78 mins - South Western Railway - £524 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 111 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 131 mins - Southern) View details - Birmingham New Street (139 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 150 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 155 mins - Chiltern Railways - £524 monthly fare) View details |
| Shawford A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -16% from the previous year. | 14 miles |
- Reading (38 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (75 mins - South Western Railway - £524 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 75 mins - Great Western Railway - £524 monthly fare) View details - Vauxhall (1 change(s) - 82 mins - South Western Railway - £524 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 125 mins - Southern) View details - Birmingham New Street (141 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 152 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 157 mins - Chiltern Railways - £524 monthly fare) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Test Valley) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Test Valley residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 93.1% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 1.8% | 2.9% |
| Black | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Romsey and Southampton North consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 10.9% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 10.9% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 17.4% | 120 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 21.7% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.4% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 8.8% | |
| Routine occupations | 8.5% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 5.3% | 509 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 12.1% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Hampshire is fast (72mbps). Wherwell is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 74.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Romsey and Southampton North level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 74.6 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 92.9% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.6% |
Crime stats were found at the Test Valley level:
| Type | Test Valley | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 70 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 5 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 8 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 30 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Wherwell.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
| Area | Cause | Description |
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| Solent and South Downs | River Test | River Test from Longparish to Leckford |
| Solent and South Downs | River Test | Upper Test From Longparish to Longstock including Wherwell and Chilbolton |
| Solent and South Downs | River Test, River Anton | Andover, Upper Clatford, and Goodworth Clatford on the River Anton |
| Solent and South Downs | River Anton | River Anton from Charlton to Fullerton including Andover |
| Solent and South Downs | Groundwater | Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Sutton Scotney and Chilbolton in Hampshire |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Wherwell, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £420,848 Detached: £713,239 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Micheldever, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| New Alresford, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bishops Waltham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Wickham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Winchester, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 6 | 21.7% residents in higher managerial positions 4.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Curdridge, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 3Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Odiham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £475,209 Detached: £791,705 | 89 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 22.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Fleet, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £475,209 Detached: £791,705 | 89 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 | 22.8% residents in higher managerial positions 4.1% residents long-term unemployed |
| Petersfield, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| East Meon, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Liphook, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Four Marks, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Medstead, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 18.2% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Romsey, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £420,848 Detached: £713,239 | 70 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Stockbridge, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £420,848 Detached: £713,239 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | 17.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Wherwell, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £420,848 Detached: £713,239 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Micheldever, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| New Alresford, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Bishops Waltham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Wickham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Near the coast | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Winchester, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 9Secondary: 6 |
| Curdridge, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £494,125 Detached: £818,873 | 70 | Primary: 3Secondary: |
| Odiham, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £475,209 Detached: £791,705 | 89 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Fleet, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness Very High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £475,209 Detached: £791,705 | 89 | Primary: 10Secondary: 2 |
| Petersfield, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 |
| East Meon, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Liphook, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Outstanding schools Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
| Four Marks, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Medstead, Hampshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £453,450 Detached: £730,166 | 56 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
| Romsey, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £420,848 Detached: £713,239 | 70 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
| Stockbridge, Hampshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £420,848 Detached: £713,239 | 70 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
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