Is SO3 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SO3 are higher than average, at 153 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in SO3?

The average property price in SO3 is currently around £476k.

What is the population of SO3?

The population for the SO3 area is approximately 29,630 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Winchester, South East

SO3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO3 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

29,630

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,687 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10

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6/10

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5/10

workEmployment

9/10

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2/10

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8/10

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6/10

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9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO3 combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£476k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £476k. Property prices are trending up 20.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO3 is a postcode district in Winchester, South East, covering 0 active and 2273 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in SO3 are around £476k, up 20.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO3 at 153 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 43 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 SO3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%

Asian / British Asian1.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2051

Anti-social behaviour525

Public order372

Criminal damage and arson340

Other theft340

school Local Schools

Deer Park School

124 pupils

Bishops Waltham Infant School

Outstanding213 pupils

Curdridge Primary School

Good115 pupils

Droxford Junior School

Outstanding179 pupils

Hamble Primary School

Good358 pupils

Freegrounds Infant School

Good247 pupils

Locks Heath Junior School

Good462 pupils

Shamblehurst Primary School

Good481 pupils