SO22 4AE is a safe, established residential area on Cromwell Road, 0.4km from Painters Fields in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Luke ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO22 4AE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, up 9.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO22 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00118182 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL ROAD, SO22 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, SO22 4AE.
406
33
£ 41,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 4AE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 64% social renting, SO22 4AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 4AE. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
5 sales · Mean £ 382,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 4AE has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Stanmore Primary School
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
Western Church of England Primary School
Kings' School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
The Westgate School
Olivers Battery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- First Plaice0.8 km
- Golden Phoenix0.6 km
- Mexigo0.6 km
- Stanmore Fish And Chips0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- County Arms Inn0.8 km
- The Bell Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hillier Garden Centre0.8 km
- Carroll Centre0.6 km
- Jaipur Spice0.6 km
- Christ Church0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- JC's0.0 km
- New Life Church0.4 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Store0.0 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Stores0.6 km
- Amigo Shop0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.5 km
- Shawford3.7 km
- Chandlers Ford8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cromwell Shops0.0 km
- Cromwell Shops0.0 km
- Sportsman's Club0.2 km
- Sportsman's Club0.2 km
- Octavia Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224AE · Data under Open Government Licence