Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

BARBASTELLE WALK, PO17 5DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBASTELLE WALK, PO17 5DS.

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

272

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO17 5DS 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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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

PO17 5DS is a young, economically active community — 70% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

home £288,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO17 5DS is a safe, established residential area on Barbastelle Walk, 0.1km from Knowle in Knowle. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, PO17 5DS represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (55% 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 £288k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00167971 (shared with 14 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 5DS. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 55%
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

£ 266,500

2 sales · Mean £ 266,500

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

Crime around PO17 5DS 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 Express0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fareham3.3 km
  • Swanwick4.2 km
  • Botley5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • North Square0.1 km
  • Mayles Corner0.1 km
  • Mayles Corner0.1 km
  • Knowle Entrance0.1 km
  • Knowle Entrance0.1 km