PO17 5DN is a mixed residential area on Forest Lane, 0.1km from Crockerhill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
For serious buyers, PO17 5DN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £427k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5DN are sourced from Output Area E00118302 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST LANE, PO17 5DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST LANE, PO17 5DN.
335
49
£ 56,000 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO17 5DN 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO17 5DN — age 49, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £427k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO17 5DN. The average age is 49.3. 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
£ 550,000
3 sales · Mean £ 515,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Fareham4.4 km
- Portchester5.6 km
- Botley7.0 km
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Postcode Profile: PO175DN · Data under Open Government Licence