Postcode sector · RG22 6

Is South Ham a good place to live?

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In South Ham (RG22 6), recorded crime is 39% above the national average, homes sell for around £368,979 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (2 of 3 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

D Safetycrime 39% above average
C Schools67% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£368,979
from 124 sales
Population
13,447
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
372.9
per 1,000 · +39% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
2 primary · 2 secondary · 2/3 good+
Broadband
97%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in South Ham RG22 6

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in South Ham RG22 6 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (6 of 5,000) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual sold price in RG22 6, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (26 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in RG22 6 (May 24–Apr 26, average 103/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 30%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 5,670

Owned 55% · Social rent 34% · Private rent 10%

Census 2021 (ONS), for RG22 6.

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South Ham RG22 6: frequently asked questions

Is South Ham RG22 6 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in South Ham RG22 6?

Recorded crime in South Ham RG22 6 runs at 372.9 per 1,000 properties, 39% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is South Ham RG22 6 safe?

Crime in South Ham RG22 6 is above the national average. Recorded crime in South Ham RG22 6 runs at 372.9 per 1,000 properties, 39% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in South Ham RG22 6?

Homes in South Ham RG22 6 sell for around £368,979 on average, based on 124 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is South Ham RG22 6 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in South Ham RG22 6 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (6 of 5,000) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 6 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in South Ham RG22 6?

There are 5 schools in South Ham RG22 6 (2 primary, 2 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in South Ham RG22 6 any good?

Of the 3 Ofsted-rated schools in South Ham RG22 6, 2 (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is South Ham RG22 6 a deprived area?

South Ham RG22 6 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).