School Catchments and House Prices in Chilworth
In the Chilworth area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Chilworth area, 1 school was graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
Why catchment sets the price in Chilworth
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £900,000 and a detached home averages £625,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Chilworth area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Chilworth.
Why an in catchment listing can still miss
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Chilworth numbers
The schools families ask about here are Rownhams St John's CofE Primary School, Secondary schools (Southampton & Romsey), Independent schools (Southampton) and The University of Southampton. 1 local school was graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Chilworth to Southampton Airport Parkway takes about 5 to 10 min drive.
By price, Chilworth ranks 1 of the 178 Hampshire locations we cover, at £900,000 against a county average of £535,916. Band D council tax here is £2,303, against an average of £2,319 across the county locations we cover.
How Chilworth scores for different buyers
Chilworth is a small, leafy, notably affluent edge-of-Southampton village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Chilworth property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★☆ | Green, quiet and well connected, with good schools in the wider area, though few village amenities of its own. |
| Professionals (Southampton) | ★★★★★ | Minutes from the University, the Science Park and the city, in a leafy, prestigious setting. |
| Upsizers & executive buyers | ★★★★★ | One of the area's most exclusive addresses, large detached homes on generous wooded plots. |
| Commuters | ★★★★☆ | Fast road links (M3/M27) and Southampton stations nearby make city and airport access easy. |
| First-time buyers | ★☆☆☆☆ | An expensive, large-home village with very little affordable or starter stock. |
Professionals & academics
People working at the University of Southampton, the Science Park or in the city, wanting an exclusive, green village minutes from work with superb road access.
Families
People wanting a leafy, spacious and secure village near Southampton's schools and independents, with the countryside on the doorstep, budgeting for the high prices.
Commuters & downsizers into space
People using the M3/M27 and Southampton Airport Parkway (fast to London), and buyers wanting seclusion, space and a substantial home near a city.
Chilworth is known locally for The University of Southampton Science Park. The research and business park on the edge of the village (formerly the Chilworth Science Park), with strong University links, a major local feature and employer, and home to Sky UK's main satellite uplink.
Practical detail for Chilworth: the SO16 postcode district, no village station, Southampton Airport Parkway nearby (fast direct to London Waterloo) and nearest A and E is Southampton General Hospital, verify with NHS.
Chilworth at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Rownhams St John's CofE Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Secondary schools (Southampton & Romsey) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Independent schools (Southampton) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| The University of Southampton | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Chilworth
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from the council
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £90,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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