Hamble Springs is in Bishops Waltham, Southampton and in Winchester district. SO32 1SG is located in the Bishop's Waltham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamble Springs, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO32 1SF, SO32 1SH, SO32 1ES, SO32 1SE, SO32 1GL, SO32 1SD, SO32 1EG, SO32 1EU, SO32 1ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO32 1SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO32 1SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 26.4% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 55.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.1% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 49.6% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 34.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.8% | 15.7% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.1% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 37.1% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.8% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 96.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.3% | 96.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamble Springs was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Bishop's Waltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamble Springs has the 20th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Hamble Springs, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2020-08-14 | £646,346 |
| 18 Hamble Springs, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2016-06-30 | £696,039 |
| 12 Hamble Springs, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2014-01-27 | £688,667 |
| 26 Hamble Springs, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2013-06-06 | £587,112 |
| 20 Hamble Springs, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2007-06-15 | £653,168 |
SO32 1SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO32 1SG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Retired | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School Oak Road , Bishops Waltham SO32 1EP | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School Oak Road , Bishops Waltham SO32 1EP | 4out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School Church Road , Swanmore SO32 2PA | 3out of 4 | 2,147 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Solomons Lane , Waltham Chase SO32 2LY | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upham Church of England Aided Primary School Upham Street , Upham SO32 1JD | 3out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmore College New Road , Swanmore SO32 2RB | 3out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waltham Tandoori | Waltham Tandoori, Bank Street | 493 yd | |
| Bishops Waltham Country Market Cafe | Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane | 552 yd | |
| Friends Refined Indian Cuisine | Bank Street, Bishops Waltham | 615 yd | |
| Cornflower Sky | Trinder House, Free Street | 648 yd | |
| Just In Case And Anvil Coffee Shop | Symes Corner, Bank Street | 700 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barleycorn Inn | Lower Basingwell Street, Bishops Waltham | 657 yd | |
| The Bunch Of Grapes | St Peters Street, Bishops Waltham | 711 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | The Square, Bishops Waltham | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver River Takeaway | 1 Merlin Mews, Houchin Street | 700 yd | |
| Pauls Plaice | High Street, Bishops Waltham | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, High Street | 733 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Winchester Road | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hoe Road Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND HOE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 105 yd |
| Bishops Waltham Junior School OAK ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 469 yd |
| Jubilee Hall JUBILEE HALL JUBILEE HALL LITTLE SHORE LANE | 548 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.