About Blackdown

Blackdown is a small village located in the county of Hampshire, in southern England. It lies within the postcode area SO32, situated in a rural part of the county. The village is surrounded by open countryside and is known for its peaceful setting and traditional English landscape. Blackdown is part of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering scenic views and walking opportunities. The area is characterised by rolling hills, farmland, and scattered woodland, making it a quiet place for those seeking a countryside retreat. The village itself has a modest population and a small number of residential properties, with a few local amenities available. It is well-connected to nearby towns and villages by road, and is within easy reach of the larger centres of Hampshire.

School Ratings in Blackdown

Families in Blackdown have access to 26 local schools. Bishops Waltham Infant School and Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Blackdown

Homes sell for an average of £526K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £626K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Blackdown

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Other theft is the leading concern across Blackdown, with 4 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Blackdown

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Blackdown among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Blackdown

Broadband services in Blackdown range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,106 sales

Average Price £526K
£2K — £8.7M
Detached £626K 2,155
Semi £396K 1,022
Terraced £339K 493
Flat £222K 206

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

16 Primary
3 Secondary
7 Other
Upham Church of England Aided Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Owslebury Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Little Petals Children's Centre 3.3 miles Bishops Waltham Infant School Primary Outstanding 3.4 miles Bishop's Waltham Junior School Primary Good 3.4 miles Twyford School 3.6 miles Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.6 miles Colden Common Primary School Primary Good 3.7 miles Little Coppice Children's Centre Good 3.7 miles Fair Oak Infant School Primary 3.7 miles Fair Oak Junior School Primary Good 3.7 miles Wyvern College Secondary Good 3.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Blackdown IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Blackdown experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
6/10
7,079 Children (0-15) 19%
21,226 Working Age 58%
10,852 Older (60+) 30%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 20.9% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Blackdown 30 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Blackdown are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

19 Violence & Sexual Offences
4 Other Theft
1 Anti-Social Behaviour
1 Burglary
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Drugs
1 Public Order
1 Vehicle Crime
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
Hampshire Twyford, Colden Common, Owslebury and Curbridge Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Shawford Train Station 4.3 miles
Eastleigh Train Station 5.3 miles
Hedge End Train Station 5.3 miles
Botley Train Station 5.8 miles
Southampton Airport Parkway Train Station 6.4 miles
Chandlers Ford Train Station 6.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Baybridge 0.9 miles Upham 1.2 miles Owslebury 1.4 miles Lower Upham 2 miles Ashton 2 miles Street End 2.2 miles Lane End 2.2 miles Hensting 2.6 miles Wintershill 2.6 miles Dean 2.6 miles Morestead 2.6 miles Crowdhill 2.8 miles

Local Government

District Winchester
County Hampshire
Ward Central Meon Valley
Constituency Meon Valley
Parish Droxford
Region South East

Streets in SO32 30 shown View all streets

A32 3 A334 6 Abbey Drive 1 Abbots Road 1 Albany Court 1 Albany Drive 1 Albany Road 1 Albert Road 1 Allens Farm Lane 1 Allens Lane 1 Alma Lane 1 Andrewes Close 1 Appleby Drive 1 Armsworth Lane 1 Ashley Gardens 1 Ashton Close 1 Ashton Lane 4 Augusta Close 1 B2150 2 B3035 1 Baker Close 1 Bank Street 4 Barley Fields 1 Basing Mews 1 Basingwell Street Lower 1 Basingwell Street Upper 2 Battery Hill 2 Baybridge Lane 1 Beacon Hill Lane 2 Beaucroft Road 1

Postcodes in SO32 50 shown View all postcodes

SO32 1AA SO32 1AB SO32 1AD SO32 1AE SO32 1AF SO32 1AG SO32 1AH SO32 1AJ SO32 1AL SO32 1AN SO32 1AP SO32 1AQ SO32 1AR SO32 1AS SO32 1AT SO32 1AU SO32 1AW SO32 1AX SO32 1AY SO32 1AZ SO32 1BA SO32 1BB SO32 1BD SO32 1BE SO32 1BG SO32 1BH SO32 1BJ SO32 1BL SO32 1BN SO32 1BP SO32 1BQ SO32 1BR SO32 1BS SO32 1BT SO32 1BU SO32 1BW SO32 1BX SO32 1BY SO32 1BZ SO32 1DA SO32 1DB SO32 1DD SO32 1DE SO32 1DF SO32 1DG SO32 1DH SO32 1DJ SO32 1DL SO32 1DN SO32 1DP