Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

SHELLEY CLOSE, SO21 1AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLEY CLOSE, SO21 1AU.

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

274

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 62,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO21 1AU 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.

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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SO21 1AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.6M, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.6M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,600,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO21 1AU is a safe, established residential area on Shelley Close, 0.1km from Abbas, Itchen in Itchen Abbas. Administratively it sits within Alresford and Itchen Valley ward and the Winchester constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO21, SO21 1AU offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M.

Census 2021 statistics for SO21 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00118066 (shared with 11 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 SO21 1AU. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,100,000

5 sales · Mean £ 1,239,600

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

SO21 1AU has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Itchen Abbas Primary School

Good76 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester6.3 km
  • Shawford10.0 km
  • Micheldever10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Station Road0.1 km
  • Old Station Road0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km