Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

ST MARY STREET, SO22 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARY STREET, SO22 4AQ.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO22 4AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SO22 4AQ has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 24.0% year-on-year.

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

SO22 4AQ is a safe, established residential area on St Mary Street, 0.3km from Stanmore in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Luke ward and the Winchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO22 4AQ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, up 24.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO22 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00118188 (shared with 5 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 SO22 4AQ. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian4.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 317,000

7 sales · Mean £ 354,071

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

SO22 4AQ has low crime rates — 24 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 offences72
Public order19
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8

school Local Schools

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Stanmore Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils0.3 km
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St Faith's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding150 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester

Outstanding401 pupils1.1 km
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Kings' School

Outstanding1773 pupils1.2 km
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Olivers Battery Primary School

Good234 pupils1.3 km
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Western Church of England Primary School

Good389 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Hillier Garden Centre1.0 km
  • Carroll Centre0.4 km
  • Jaipur Spice0.4 km
  • Christ Church1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • First Plaice0.8 km
  • Golden Phoenix0.4 km
  • Mexigo0.4 km
  • Stanmore Fish And Chips0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • County Arms Inn1.0 km
  • The Bell Inn0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • JC's0.3 km
  • New Life Church0.3 km
  • Stanmore Stores / Premier Store0.2 km
  • Stanmore Stores / Premier Stores0.4 km
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester1.7 km
  • Shawford3.6 km
  • Chandlers Ford8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Sportsman's Club0.1 km
  • Stanmore Lane0.1 km
  • Stanmore Lane0.1 km
  • Sportsman's Club0.1 km
  • Cromwell Road0.1 km