Watercress Meadow, Alresford
House prices, sold prices and local information for SO24 9QG.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Watercress Meadow, Alresford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 8 Nov 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £321,667. By property type, sales here have been 75% terraced, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Watercress Meadow range from £190,000 to £440,000. 80% of homes sold here were freehold and 20% leasehold.
House prices on Watercress Meadow compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Watercress Meadow has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all SO24 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 80% freehold and 20% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £321,667 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £355,000 | 28 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on Watercress Meadow
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, Watercress Meadow SO24 9QG | 8 Nov 2024 | £335,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Watercress Meadow SO24 9QG | 19 Jul 2024 | £440,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 34D, Watercress Meadow SO24 9QG | 28 Mar 2023 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Watercress Meadow SO24 9QG | 31 Aug 2021 | £190,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 34A, Watercress Meadow SO24 9QG | 2 Feb 2016 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Watercress Meadow
Crime
20 crimes were reported within about a mile of Watercress Meadow in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Watercress Meadow is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Alresford Flood warning area
- Upper Itchen Flood alert area
- Cheriton Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Watercress Meadow
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perins School 1,140 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Sun Hill Infant and Preschool 127 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Sun Hill Junior School 145 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Cheriton Primary School 70 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Alresford (Mid Hants Railway) 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Watercress Meadow (SE-bound, New Farm Road) 1 min walk
- Watercress Meadow (NW-bound, New Farm Road) 1 min walk
- Jesty Road (opp, New Farm Road) 2 min walk
- Jesty Road (adj, New Farm Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Alresford Surgery
The Alresford Surgery, Station Road, Alresford · 0.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op West Street Alresford · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Alresford Express · 0.9 mi
Pharmacies
- Wessex Pharmacies · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Berukin Dental Surgery · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 9 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 602 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,552 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 82% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 90% | 92% |
Share of homes across Winchester with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Watercress Meadow
Ethnic group
| Here | Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 93.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 56.1% | 48.6% |
| No religion | 35% | 42.2% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 89% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.5% | 11% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 42.2% | 44.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 18.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.8% | 7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4% |
| Other qualifications | 2.1% | 2% |
General health
| Here | Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.7% | 53.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.9% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.7% | 34.2% |
| 1 car or van in household | 29.8% | 38.4% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 25% | 13.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.5% | 13.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Winchester.
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