SO22 4DD is a safe, established residential area on Battery Hill, 0.6km from Sleepers' Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Luke ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO22 4DD is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, down 14.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO22 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00118183 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BATTERY HILL, SO22 4DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTERY HILL, SO22 4DD.
404
32
£ 41,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 4DD 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.
Area Character
SO22 4DD has a significant social housing presence — 61% 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 down 14.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 4DD. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 322,500
12 sales · Mean £ 331,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 4DD has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings' School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
Stanmore Primary School
Olivers Battery Primary School
Western Church of England Primary School
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
The Westgate School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Starbucks1.0 km
- Carroll Centre0.5 km
- Jaipur Spice0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Half Way Hut0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- JC's0.8 km
- New Life Church1.0 km
- Pitt Vale Garage1.0 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Store0.8 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Stores0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.4 km
- Mexigo0.4 km
- Stanmore Fish And Chips0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.9 km
- Shawford3.9 km
- Chandlers Ford8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Thurmond Road0.1 km
- Thurmond Road0.1 km
- Drayton Street0.2 km
- Battery Hill0.2 km
- Woolford Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224DD · Data under Open Government Licence