Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

CROMWELL ROAD, SO22 4AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL ROAD, SO22 4AF.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

406

cake
Avg Age

33

payments
Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

work
Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
7/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
6/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
10/10
homeHome Ownership
1/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

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.

home £504,800 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British86.2%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences90
Public order20
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

P

Stanmore Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils0.4 km
P

St Faith's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding150 pupils0.8 km
P

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester

Outstanding401 pupils1.2 km
S

Kings' School

Outstanding1773 pupils1.2 km
P

Western Church of England Primary School

Good389 pupils1.2 km
P

Olivers Battery Primary School

Good234 pupils1.4 km
S

The Westgate School

Good1621 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • First Plaice0.8 km
  • Golden Phoenix0.5 km
  • Mexigo0.5 km
  • Stanmore Fish And Chips0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • County Arms Inn0.8 km
  • The Bell Inn0.8 km
restaurant

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
shopping_bag

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