SO23 0AF is a mixed residential area on Blue Ball Hill, 0.3km from The Lawn in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.9M, down 18.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00118179 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLUE BALL HILL, SO23 0AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUE BALL HILL, SO23 0AF.
276
37
£ 43,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 52% social renting, SO23 0AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0AF. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 1,880,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,880,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO23 0AF is above average at 95 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
Winnall Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Osborne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Josie's0.8 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.8 km
- Munch0.5 km
- Porterhouse Steakhouse0.8 km
- Rimjhim Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Hyde Convenience1.0 km
- Mole Country Stores0.8 km
- Nirmala Foods1.0 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.3 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Black Hole0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Riverside Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Mucky Duck0.9 km
- Hyde Tavern1.0 km
- The King Alfred0.9 km
- Winchester Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.5 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.6 km
- River Mini Market0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri0.8 km
- City Fish Bar0.8 km
- Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Killed By Coffee0.9 km
- Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.2 km
- Shawford4.9 km
- Chandlers Ford10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Moss Road0.2 km
- Baring Road0.2 km
- Baring Road0.3 km
- Garbett Road0.3 km
- Baigent Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230AF · Data under Open Government Licence