SO22 4AU is a safe, established residential area on Stuart Crescent, 0.2km from Painters Fields in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Luke ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO22 4AU is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 17.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO22 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00118186 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STUART CRESCENT, SO22 4AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUART CRESCENT, SO22 4AU.
245
39
£ 41,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 4AU 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
Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in SO22 4AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 4AU. The average age is 39.3. 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
£ 366,700
6 sales · Mean £ 373,566
Flat
£ 171,000
3 sales · Mean £ 172,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 4AU has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
Kings' School
The Westgate School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- First Plaice0.6 km
- Golden Phoenix0.8 km
- Mexigo0.8 km
- Stanmore Fish And Chips0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- County Arms Inn0.9 km
- The Bell Inn0.6 km
- The Wykeham Arms0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Hillier Garden Centre0.9 km
- Carroll Centre0.8 km
- Jaipur Spice0.7 km
- Christ Church0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- JC's0.2 km
- New Life Church0.3 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Store0.2 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Stores0.8 km
- Amigo Shop0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.5 km
- Shawford3.7 km
- Chandlers Ford8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Airlie Corner0.1 km
- Airlie Corner0.1 km
- Cromwell Shops0.2 km
- Cromwell Shops0.2 km
- Christchurch Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224AU · Data under Open Government Licence