SO23 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Fairdown in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0AN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00118177 (shared with 557 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO23 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO23 0AN.
276
32
£ 43,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO23 0AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 70% of tenure in SO23 0AN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0AN. The average age is 32.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO23 0AN is moderate at 59 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
Winnall Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Osborne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Shell Winnall0.3 km
- Mole Country Stores0.1 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.4 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa @ Tesco0.3 km
- Benham's Bakehouse1.0 km
- Munch0.2 km
- Riverside Cafe1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Extra0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Golden Lion0.6 km
- Willow Tree0.9 km
- Riverside Bowling Club1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.7 km
- Shawford5.6 km
- Chandlers Ford11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Winnall Close0.1 km
- Winnall Close0.1 km
- Moorside Road0.1 km
- Moorside Road0.1 km
- Tesco Extra0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230AN · Data under Open Government Licence