Area Analysis Winchester, South East

SO21 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO21 postcode area.

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Population

20,825

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 63,250 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
workEmployment
9/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
10/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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.

home £447,735 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1119
Other theft427
Vehicle crime352
Anti-social behaviour240
Public order227

school Local Schools

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Itchen Abbas Primary School

Good76 pupils
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Owslebury Primary School

Good83 pupils
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South Wonston Primary School

Good311 pupils
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Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School

Good109 pupils
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Otterbourne Church of England Primary School

Outstanding305 pupils
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Sparsholt Church of England Primary School

Outstanding128 pupils
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Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Good143 pupils
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Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good105 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • BP Popham Services Westbound A303
  • Barton Stacey Post Office And Stores
  • Barton Stacey Starbucks
  • Campus & Co
  • Connect North
  • + 24 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Hotel Winchester
  • Mulberry Barn Laura Bailey B&B
  • Norton Park Hotel
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd
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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Rising Sun
  • The Swan Inn
  • Coach And Horses
  • Cricketers Inn
  • Half Moon And Spread Eagle
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Arqiva (Canteen ONLY Arqiva Separate)
  • Colden Common Community Centre
  • Compass At IBM
  • Costa Coffee
  • Costa Coffee
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Marks And Spencer Simply Food
  • Nisa
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Rob's Event Catering
  • Burger King
  • Burger King
  • The Mayflower