Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

PIPISTRELLE WALK, PO17 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIPISTRELLE WALK, PO17 5BE.

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

228

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO17 5BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

With 76% economic activity and an average age of 35, PO17 5BE is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £285k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

PO17 5BE is a safe, established residential area on Pipistrelle Walk, 0.2km from Knowle in Knowle. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (62% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00167969 (shared with 8 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 5BE. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 62%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 274,000

1 sales · Mean £ 274,000

Semi-Detached

£ 297,000

1 sales · Mean £ 297,000

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

Crime around PO17 5BE is moderate at 54 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 offences74
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Village Express0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fareham3.3 km
  • Swanwick4.4 km
  • Botley5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Knowle Entrance0.1 km
  • Knowle Entrance0.1 km
  • North Square0.2 km
  • Knowle Shops0.2 km
  • Ravenswood House0.2 km