SO22 4AF is a safe, established residential area on Cromwell Road, 0.4km from Sleepers Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Luke ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO22 4AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £504k, up 1.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO22 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00118182 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL ROAD, SO22 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, SO22 4AF.
406
33
£ 41,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 4AF 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 4AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 1.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 4AF. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 491,533
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 4AF has low crime rates — 32 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
Kings' School
Western Church of England Primary School
Olivers Battery Primary School
The Westgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- First Plaice0.8 km
- Golden Phoenix0.5 km
- Mexigo0.5 km
- Stanmore Fish And Chips0.5 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 Centre0.5 km
- Jaipur Spice0.4 km
- Christ Church0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- JC's0.2 km
- New Life Church0.4 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Store0.1 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Stores0.5 km
- Amigo Shop0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.6 km
- Shawford3.7 km
- Chandlers Ford8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sportsman's Club0.1 km
- Sportsman's Club0.1 km
- Octavia Hill0.1 km
- Octavia Hill0.1 km
- Cromwell Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224AF · Data under Open Government Licence