SO22 4AY is a safe, established residential area on Milner Place, 0.1km from Painters Fields in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Luke ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO22 4AY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO22 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00118186 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILNER PLACE, SO22 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILNER PLACE, SO22 4AY.
245
39
£ 41,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 4AY 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
SO22 4AY has a significant social housing presence — 55% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 4AY. 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
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
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 323,333
Terraced
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 4AY has low crime rates — 28 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
All Saints Church of England Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
The Westgate School
Kings' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- First Plaice0.6 km
- Golden Phoenix0.9 km
- Mexigo0.9 km
- Stanmore Fish And Chips0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- County Arms Inn1.0 km
- The Bell Inn0.6 km
- The Wykeham Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Hillier Garden Centre1.0 km
- Carroll Centre0.9 km
- Jaipur Spice0.8 km
- Christ Church0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- JC's0.3 km
- New Life Church0.4 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Store0.3 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Stores0.9 km
- Amigo Shop0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.5 km
- Shawford3.7 km
- Chandlers Ford9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Airlie Corner0.2 km
- Airlie Corner0.2 km
- Christchurch Road0.2 km
- Christchurch Road0.2 km
- Cromwell Shops0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224AY · Data under Open Government Licence