SO21 is a postcode district in Winchester, South East, covering 735 active and 192 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SO21 (24%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a quiet farming community with strong rural roots and older residents (13%). This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO21 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SO21 are around £447k, down 39.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO21 at 149 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO21 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SO21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO21 postcode area.
20,825
44
£ 63,250 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
SO21 is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £447k. Property prices are trending down 39.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Itchen Abbas Primary School
Owslebury Primary School
South Wonston Primary School
Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School
Otterbourne Church of England Primary School
Sparsholt Church of England Primary School
Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- BP Popham Services Westbound A303
- Micheldever Service Station Eastbound A303
- Barton Stacey Post Office And Stores
- Barton Stacey Starbucks
- Esso Barton Stacey Service Station
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge Hotels Ltd
- Holiday Inn Hotel Winchester
- Mulberry Barn Laura Bailey B&B
- Norton Park Hotel
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Rising Sun
- The Swan Inn
- Coach And Horses
- Cricketers Inn
- Half Moon And Spread Eagle
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Arqiva (Canteen ONLY Arqiva Separate)
- Colden Common Community Centre
- Compass At IBM
- Costa Coffee
- Costa Coffee
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Rob's Event Catering
- Burger King
- Burger King
- The Mayflower
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks And Spencer Simply Food
- Nisa
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited
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