Area Analysis Winchester, South East

SO23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO23 postcode area.

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Population

23,457

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 51,740 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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2/10
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2/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
6/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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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.

home £423,467 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.0%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2796
Shoplifting1396
Public order957
Anti-social behaviour838
Drugs602

school Local Schools

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Kings Worthy Primary School

Good432 pupils
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Winnall Primary School

Good175 pupils
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils
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St Bede Church of England Primary School

Outstanding404 pupils
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St Faith's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding150 pupils
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Osborne School

Outstanding221 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Premier Inn
  • The Black Hole
  • The Winchester Hotel And Spa
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

31 nearby
  • Alfies
  • Bishop On The Bridge
  • Cart And Horses
  • Community Room
  • Crown And Anchor
  • + 26 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Boba Moon
  • The Pump House
  • The Dug Out Winchester City Football Club
  • Turtle Bay
  • Winchester Coffee Roasters
  • + 77 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Barcelos Piri Piri
  • Bona Fides
  • Burpin Ron's
  • Catch Fish And Chips
  • City Fish Bar
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Hyde Convenience
  • Kings Worthy Post Office
  • Kingsgate Wines And Provisions
  • Mole Country Stores
  • Montezuma's
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Plc
  • Marks And Spencers Including Cafe
  • River Mini Market
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco
  • + 4 more