Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

OLD RECTORY GARDENS, SO21 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD RECTORY GARDENS, SO21 1DW.

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

330

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 62,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO21 1DW 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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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO21 1DW's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £1.3M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SO21 1DW is a sought-after residential area on Old Rectory Gardens, 0.3km from Abbots Worthy in Winchester. Administratively it sits within The Worthys ward and the Winchester constituency.

For serious buyers, SO21 1DW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SO21 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00118081 (shared with 16 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 1DW. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,192,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,192,500

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

SO21 1DW has low crime rates — 7 incidents 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Kings Worthy Primary School

Good432 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Kings Worthy Post Office0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Cart And Horses0.5 km
  • Worthy Sports And Social Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester3.4 km
  • Shawford8.3 km
  • Micheldever10.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Home Farm0.2 km
  • Home Farm0.2 km
  • Cart and Horses0.4 km