PO17 is a postcode district in Winchester, South East, covering 325 active and 49 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PO17 (17%) is characterised by a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime, alongside a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PO17 are around £285k, down 21.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO17 at 202 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 PO17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Winchester, South East
PO17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO17 postcode area.
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Population6,572
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Avg Age44
payments
Avg Income£ 57,225 /yr
work
Employed50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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5/10family_restroomFamily
4/10favoriteHealth
3/10workEmployment
9/10diversity_3Diversity
2/10paymentsAffluence
9/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
4/10trending_upInvestment
4/10psychology
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO17's 61% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £285k. Property prices are trending down 21.5% year-on-year.
home £285,500 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.0%
Economic Activity
50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences642
Public order147
Anti-social behaviour123
Criminal damage and arson122
Other theft83
school Local Schools
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Newtown Soberton Infant School
Good61 pupils
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Wickham Church of England Primary School
Good242 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
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Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op
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Retailers - Other
16 nearby- ESS Southwick Park Spar
- Freemans Site Shop
- Devese Farm Animals
- McCarthys Farmshop
- Meon Ridge Farm
- + 11 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Southwick Park Golf Club
- Funtley Social Club
- The Miners Arms
- Golden Lion
- Greens Restaurant
- + 3 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Coffee Cruiser
- Wickham Fisheries
- Wok And Roll
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- ESS Cafe Gondree
- ESS Churchill Sergeants Mess
- ESS Goodwood Junior Ranks Club
- ESS Officers Mess
- Rodizio Grill
- + 14 more
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Area Profile: PO17 · Data under Open Government Licence