SO32 Postcode District
SO32 is the Postcode District for Bishops Waltham, Southampton Hampshire
The SO32 postcode district is located in the SO Southampton postal area, SO32 has a population of 23,672 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 55.08 square miles (142.65 square kilometres or 35,249.44 acres).
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Map of SO32
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SO32 postcode district is Bishops Waltham in Hampshire, the county of Hampshire lies in England. Other significant settlements in the district include Lower Upham, Upham, Botley, Curdridge, Durley, Hedge End, Shedfield, Shirrell Heath, Swanmore, and Waltham Chase. The post town associated with the district is Southampton.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SO32 1, covers Bishops Waltham and Upham in Hampshire.
The sector SO32 2, covers Swanmore and Waltham Chase and Botley in Hampshire.
The sector SO32 3, covers Droxford and Soberton and Meonstoke and Corhampton in Hampshire.
The post town for this district is SOUTHAMPTON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Winchester District (B) (570 postal codes), and finally, the Eastleigh District (B) area (73 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Wickham | 4.40 | S |
| Hedge End | 6.27 | WSW |
| Eastleigh | 7.40 | W |
| Fareham | 7.70 | S |
| Horndean | 8.58 | ESE |
| Winchester | 8.75 | NW |
| New Alresford | 8.83 | N |
| Southampton | 10.44 | WSW |
| Petersfield | 11.11 | ENE |
| Havant | 11.38 | SE |
| Gosport | 12.00 | SSE |
| Portsmouth | 12.23 | SSE |
| Emsworth | 13.43 | SE |
| Totton | 13.66 | WSW |
| Romsey | 13.89 | W |
| Cowes | 14.77 | SSW |
| East Cowes | 14.95 | SSW |
| Alton | 15.68 | NE |
| Ryde | 16.18 | S |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 651
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Waltham | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 1 | 207 |
| Swanmore | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 78 |
| Waltham Chase | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 56 |
| Botley | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 49 |
| Upham | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 1 | 29 |
| Droxford | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 28 |
| Soberton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 26 |
| Shedfield | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 24 |
| Durley | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 23 |
| Curdridge | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 21 |
| Shirrell Heath | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 14 |
| Meonstoke | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 13 |
| Soberton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 8 |
| Botley | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 8 |
| Corhampton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 6 |
| Exton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 6 |
| Warnford | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 5 |
| Corhampton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 4 |
| Upham | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 1 | 4 |
| Corhampton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 4 |
| Swanmore | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 4 |
| Warnford | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 3 |
| Upham | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 1 | 3 |
| Durley | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 3 |
| Soberton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 3 |
| Meonstoke | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 2 |
| Bishops Waltham | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 1 | 2 |
| Meonstoke | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 2 |
| Droxford | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 2 |
| Botley | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 2 |
| Lower Upham | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 1 | 2 |
| Droxford | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 1 |
| Shirrell Heath | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 1 |
| Shedfield | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 1 |
| Exton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 1 |
| Exton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 1 |
| Hedge End | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 1 |
| Durley | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 2 | 1 |
| Corhampton | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 1 |
| Lower Upham | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 1 | 1 |
| Droxford | SOUTHAMPTON | SO32 3 | 1 |
Street list for SO32
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WINCHESTER ROAD B3354 | 126 |
| NAIRN ROAD | 67 |
| CROSS STREET | 64 |
| APPLEBY DRIVE | 64 |
| MADDOXFORD LANE | 52 |
| AUGUSTA CLOSE | 48 |
| SANDY LANE | 48 |
| GUNNERS PARK | 43 |
| BROOK CLOSE | 42 |
| SOUTHFIELDS CLOSE | 42 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1437 |
| Public order | 250 |
| Other theft | 244 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 221 |
| Vehicle crime | 206 |
| Burglary | 144 |
| Other crime | 56 |
| Shoplifting | 47 |
| Drugs | 43 |
| Possession of weapons | 32 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
| Bicycle theft | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | SOUTHAMPTON | BISHOPS WALTHAM | 33 | SO32 1AA | View map |
| BROOK STREET | SOUTHAMPTON | BISHOPS WALTHAM | 10 | SO32 1AX | View map |
| HOUCHIN STREET | SOUTHAMPTON | BISHOPS WALTHAM | 7 | SO32 1AR | View map |
| CROSS STREET | SOUTHAMPTON | BISHOPS WALTHAM | 6 | SO32 1EZ | View map |
Schools in the district
Bishops Waltham Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oak Road , Bishops Waltham , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 1EP
Headteacher: Mrs G Riches (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bishop's Waltham Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oak Road , Bishops Waltham , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 1EP
Headteacher: Mr Darren Campbell (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Upham Church of England Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Upham Street , Upham , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 1JD
Headteacher: Mr David Woolley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Durley Brook Road , Durley , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 2AR
Headteacher: Mrs Kirstie Baines (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Curdridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Lane , Curdridge , Near Botley , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 2DR
Headteacher: Mrs Sally Wood (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Solomons Lane , Waltham Chase , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 2LY
Headteacher: Mrs Kay Bowen (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Swanmore , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 2PA
Headteacher: Mr John Paterson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Swanmore College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
New Road , Swanmore , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 2RB
Headteacher: Mr RK Jonathan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Boorley Park
Phase: Primary
Address:
Boorley Park Primary School , 7 Nairn Road , Boorley Park , Botley
Postcode: SO32 2SH
Headteacher: Mrs Tamsin Sillars
Ofsted rating: Good
Meonstoke Church of England Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Chapel Road , Meonstoke , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 3NJ
Headteacher: Miss Amy O'Toole (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Droxford Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Union Lane , Droxford , Southampton
Postcode: SO32 3QR
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Dampier (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Priory Park | ELIZABETH WAY, BISHOPS WALTHAM, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1SQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Hoe Road (dental Surgery) | HOE ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1DS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishops Waltham Surgery | LOWER LANE, BISHOPS WALTHAM, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1GR | GP PRACTICE | Call 01489 892288 |
| 2 | The Park Surgery | 35, THE PARK, UNION LANE, DROXFORD, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 3QQ | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01239 833121 |
| 3 | Living Well Partnership Botley | MORTIMER ROAD, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO32 2UG | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saxby's Eye Care | 2 HOUCHIN STREET, BISHOPS WALTHAM, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1AR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Claudia Ashleigh Bishops Waltham Limited | 3 HIGH STREET, BISHOPS WALTHAM, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO32 1AB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £619,092 | 195 | £595,924 | 256 | £644,720 | 239 | £641,776 | 308 |
| Semi-detached | £386,373 | 149 | £384,992 | 131 | £387,749 | 123 | £416,062 | 149 |
| Terraced | £325,729 | 62 | £328,990 | 57 | £340,472 | 49 | £383,229 | 46 |
| Flats | £218,998 | 22 | £271,103 | 19 | £227,440 | 32 | £248,646 | 24 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M3 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.83
Average Driving Distance: 8.24
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 52
M27 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.85
Average Driving Distance: 6.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 515
M27 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.87
Average Driving Distance: 6.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 443
M27 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.50
Average Driving Distance: 7.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 358
M3 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.52
Average Driving Distance: 8.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 60
M3 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.61
Average Driving Distance: 9.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 22
M27 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.65
Average Driving Distance: 9.05
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M27 J8
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.85
Average Driving Distance: 6.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 481
M27 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.65
Average Driving Distance: 7.53
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 165
M3 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.70
Average Driving Distance: 7.87
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 146
M3 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.30
Average Driving Distance: 6.55
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
M3 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.43
Average Driving Distance: 7.42
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 99
A3(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.72
Average Driving Distance: 9.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 100
M27 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.92
Average Driving Distance: 8.32
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 498
A3(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.06
Average Driving Distance: 10.12
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 96
A3(M) J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.76
Average Driving Distance: 10.82
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 41
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SO32 1 | Bishops Waltham Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SO32 1 | Hedge End Delivery Office |
| SO32 2 | Hedge End Delivery Office |
| SO32 2 | Waltham Chase Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SO32 2 | Swanmore Scale Payment Delivery Office |
| SO32 3 | Hedge End Delivery Office |
| SO32 3 | Swanmore Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | O | 3 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| S | O | 3 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SO32 postal code is Bishops Waltham followed by Botley, and Swanmore.
The SO32 Postcode shares a border with SO21 (Colden Common, Sutton Scotney, Twyford), SO30 (Hedge End, West End, Botley), SO50 (EASTLEIGH, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak), SO24 (ALRESFORD, Ropley, Cheriton), GU32 (PETERSFIELD, East Meon, West Meon), PO17 (Wickham, Knowle, North Boarhunt) and PO7 (WATERLOOVILLE, Denmead, Hambledon).
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