SO23 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Taylors Place, 0.6km from St. Giles Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0BB is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00118178 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAYLORS PLACE, SO23 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAYLORS PLACE, SO23 0BB.
435
33
£ 43,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO23 0BB 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
SO23 0BB has a significant social housing presence — 42% 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 0BB. The average age is 32.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 457,500
4 sales · Mean £ 458,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO23 0BB has low crime rates — 40 incidents 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
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Josie's1.0 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.9 km
- Munch0.3 km
- Porterhouse Steakhouse1.0 km
- Riverside Cafe0.6 km
- + 46 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Hyde Convenience0.9 km
- Mole Country Stores0.4 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.1 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.5 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Riverside Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Mucky Duck0.9 km
- Hyde Tavern0.9 km
- The King Alfred0.8 km
- Winchester Rugby Football Club0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri0.9 km
- City Fish Bar0.9 km
- Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Extra0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.8 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.9 km
- River Mini Market0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.3 km
- Shawford5.3 km
- Chandlers Ford10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Garbett Road0.2 km
- Erasmus Park0.2 km
- Moss Road0.2 km
- Winnall Close0.3 km
- Winnall Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230BB · Data under Open Government Licence