SO23 is a postcode district in Winchester, South East, covering 805 active and 759 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SO23 (30%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a working urban area — flat-living, younger residents working hard to get on (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO23 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SO23 are around £423k, down 22.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO23 at 373 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 40 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 SO23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SO23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO23 postcode area.
23,457
40
£ 51,740 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 40, SO23 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £423k. Property prices are trending down 22.6% 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
Kings Worthy Primary School
Winnall Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
Osborne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn
- The Black Hole
- The Winchester Hotel And Spa
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Alfies
- Bishop On The Bridge
- Cart And Horses
- Community Room
- Crown And Anchor
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Boba Moon
- The Pump House
- The Dug Out Winchester City Football Club
- Turtle Bay
- Winchester Coffee Roasters
- + 77 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri
- Bona Fides
- Burpin Ron's
- Catch Fish And Chips
- City Fish Bar
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Hyde Convenience
- Kings Worthy Post Office
- Kingsgate Wines And Provisions
- Mole Country Stores
- Montezuma's
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe
- River Mini Market
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- + 4 more
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Area Profile: SO23 · Data under Open Government Licence