SO23 0AE is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Wharf Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Michael ward and the Winchester constituency.
For families considering a move, SO23 0AE represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00118175 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO23 0AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO23 0AE.
266
37
£ 43,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO23 0AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO23 0AE is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0AE. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO23 0AE is moderate at 56 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.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Winnall Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Bikex0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Holland And Barrett0.6 km
- The Winchester Bakery Shop0.8 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Alfies0.5 km
- Bishop On The Bridge0.6 km
- Crown And Anchor0.5 km
- Pitcher And Piano0.3 km
- The Eclipse Inn0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Autumn House0.7 km
- Bento Factory0.8 km
- Cafe Monde0.8 km
- Chococo0.6 km
- Gandhi Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Subway0.5 km
- Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes0.5 km
- Catch Fish And Chips0.8 km
- La Gastronomia0.4 km
- Marse0.7 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Black Hole0.1 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.7 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.7 km
- River Mini Market0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.5 km
- Shawford4.3 km
- Chandlers Ford10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chesil Lodge0.1 km
- Chesil Car Park0.1 km
- Chesil Lodge0.1 km
- Chesil Car Park0.1 km
- All Saints Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230AE · Data under Open Government Licence