SO23 0AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chesil Street, 0.2km from The Soke in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Michael ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0AH is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00118171 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESIL STREET, SO23 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESIL STREET, SO23 0AH.
308
50
£ 43,300 /yr
38%
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
SO23 0AH 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0AH. The average age is 49.8. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 333,125
4 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO23 0AH has low crime rates — 45 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.
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
Osborne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Bikex0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- The Winchester Bakery Shop0.7 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Alfies0.4 km
- Bishop On The Bridge0.5 km
- Crown And Anchor0.4 km
- Pitcher And Piano0.3 km
- The Eclipse Inn0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Autumn House0.7 km
- Bento Factory0.8 km
- Cafe Monde0.7 km
- Chococo0.5 km
- Gandhi Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes0.4 km
- Catch Fish And Chips0.7 km
- La Gastronomia0.2 km
- Marse0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Black Hole0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.6 km
- River Mini Market0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.4 km
- Shawford4.4 km
- Chandlers Ford10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chesil Car Park0.0 km
- Chesil Lodge0.0 km
- Chesil Car Park0.0 km
- Chesil Lodge0.1 km
- Chesil Theatre0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230AH · Data under Open Government Licence