Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

PO17 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO17 5AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

301

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PO17 5AF has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

PO17 5AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Wickham in Wickham. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, PO17 5AF is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00118306 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5AF. The average age is 48.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO17 5AF has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft4
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Devese Farm Animals1.0 km
  • Mole Country Stores0.3 km
  • Pages Of Wickham0.3 km
  • The Wickham Pantry0.5 km
  • Wickham Community Fridge0.5 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Greens Restaurant0.2 km
  • The Kings Head0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Crumbs @ Chesapeake0.1 km
  • Meon Valley Tearooms0.2 km
  • Wickham Montessori School0.9 km
  • The Old Tea House0.2 km
  • Wickham Coffee House0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Wickham Fisheries0.2 km
  • Wok And Roll0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fareham5.1 km
  • Botley5.6 km
  • Swanwick6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Square (NatX)0.2 km
  • Cases Bakery Close0.3 km
  • Wickham Bridge0.3 km
  • Wickham Bridge0.3 km
  • The Square0.3 km