SO21 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Baring Close, 1.1km from Itchen Abbas in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Alresford and Itchen Valley ward and the Winchester constituency.
For families considering a move, SO21 1BL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO21 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00118064 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARING CLOSE, SO21 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARING CLOSE, SO21 1BL.
357
46
£ 62,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO21 1BL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO21 1BL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £565k, 58% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £565k 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 SO21 1BL. The average age is 45.6. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 565,000
1 sales · Mean £ 565,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO21 1BL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Itchen Abbas Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Plough Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester7.3 km
- Micheldever9.9 km
- Shawford10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rectory Lane0.2 km
- Rectory Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO211BL · Data under Open Government Licence