PO17 5AU is a safe, established residential area on Kingsmead, 0.3km from Kings Meads in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Central Meon Valley ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO17, PO17 5AU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00118252 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSMEAD, PO17 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSMEAD, PO17 5AU.
290
47
£ 59,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO17 5AU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. PO17 5AU's low deprivation rank, 73% ownership, and £550k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5AU. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 795,000
4 sales · Mean £ 772,500
Terraced
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO17 5AU has low crime rates — 4 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Roebuck Inn0.6 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Woodlands Jersey Beef0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Botley6.4 km
- Fareham7.6 km
- Swanwick8.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Roebuck0.5 km
- The Roebuck0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175AU · Data under Open Government Licence