SO22 4BQ is a sought-after residential area on Mount View Close, 0.1km from Oliver's Battery in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery ward and the Winchester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO22, SO22 4BQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SO22 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00118103 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT VIEW CLOSE, SO22 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT VIEW CLOSE, SO22 4BQ.
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£ 66,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 4BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO22 4BQ's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £425k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 4BQ. The average age is 44.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 730,000
1 sales · Mean £ 730,000
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 4BQ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Olivers Battery Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
Kings' School
Stanmore Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- De Havilland Arms0.8 km
- Romsey Comrades Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- South Winchester Golf Club0.5 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Wisdom Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Argos Ltd0.8 km
- Barlows Butchers0.2 km
- Minimal Waste Markets0.8 km
- Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores0.2 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester3.0 km
- Shawford3.3 km
- Chandlers Ford7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Farley Close0.2 km
- Farley Close0.2 km
- Shopping Parade0.2 km
- Shopping Parade0.2 km
- Momford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224BQ · Data under Open Government Licence