Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

WYKEHAM PLACE, SO22 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYKEHAM PLACE, SO22 4BZ.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO22 4BZ 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.

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

SO22 4BZ has a significant social housing presence — 70% 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 27.8% year-on-year.

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

SO22 4BZ is a safe, established residential area on Wykeham Place, 0.4km from Stanmore in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Luke ward and the Winchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO22 4BZ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 27.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO22 4BZ are sourced from Output Area E00118180 (shared with 6 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 4BZ. The average age is 38.4. 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 Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 320,000

7 sales · Mean £ 332,042

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

SO22 4BZ has low crime rates — 33 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 offences102
Public order22
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Stanmore Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils0.5 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester

Outstanding401 pupils0.8 km
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Kings' School

Outstanding1773 pupils0.9 km
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St Faith's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding150 pupils1.1 km
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Olivers Battery Primary School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Western Church of England Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Starbucks0.9 km
  • Hillier Garden Centre1.0 km
  • Carroll Centre0.3 km
  • Jaipur Spice0.2 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • County Arms Inn1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • JC's0.5 km
  • New Life Church0.6 km
  • Stanmore Stores / Premier Store0.4 km
  • Stanmore Stores / Premier Stores0.2 km
  • Argos Ltd0.9 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Phoenix0.2 km
  • Mexigo0.2 km
  • Stanmore Fish And Chips0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester1.8 km
  • Shawford3.7 km
  • Chandlers Ford8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Wavell Way0.1 km
  • Wavell Way0.1 km
  • The Valley0.2 km
  • The Valley0.2 km
  • Octavia Hill0.2 km