SO22 4HE is a sought-after residential area on Compton Way, 0.4km 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 4HE 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. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 98% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4HE are sourced from Output Area E00118106 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMPTON WAY, SO22 4HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMPTON WAY, SO22 4HE.
332
47
£ 66,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 4HE 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO22 4HE's low deprivation rank, 98% ownership 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 4HE. The average age is 46.9. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 4HE has low crime rates — 12 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
Olivers Battery Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
Stanmore Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- De Havilland Arms0.4 km
- Romsey Comrades Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- South Winchester Golf Club0.9 km
- Starbucks0.6 km
- Wisdom Centre0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Argos Ltd0.6 km
- Barlows Butchers0.5 km
- Minimal Waste Markets0.6 km
- Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores0.5 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shawford2.8 km
- Winchester3.2 km
- Chandlers Ford7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Austen Avenue0.1 km
- Austen Avenue0.1 km
- Farley Close0.3 km
- Farley Close0.3 km
- Momford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224HE · Data under Open Government Licence