SO23 0EJ is a mixed residential area on Water Lane, 0.2km from The Lawn in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Michael ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0EJ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £500k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0EJ are sourced from Output Area E00118171 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER LANE, SO23 0EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, SO23 0EJ.
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
With 70% social renting, SO23 0EJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 50-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 0EJ. 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
Terraced
£ 423,750
4 sales · Mean £ 428,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO23 0EJ is above average at 106 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
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Winnall Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Osborne School
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Josie's0.7 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.7 km
- Munch0.8 km
- Porterhouse Steakhouse0.8 km
- Rimjhim Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Hyde Convenience1.0 km
- Nirmala Foods0.9 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.6 km
- The Sweet Treat Company0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.9 km
- The Black Hole0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Riverside Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Mucky Duck0.9 km
- The King Alfred1.0 km
- The Exchange0.7 km
- Joe's1.0 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.4 km
- River Mini Market0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri0.7 km
- City Fish Bar0.7 km
- Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Killed By Coffee0.9 km
- Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.1 km
- Shawford4.7 km
- Chandlers Ford10.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Broadway0.1 km
- The Broadway - del nov230.2 km
- The Broadway0.2 km
- Broadway Abbey Gardens - del nov230.2 km
- The Broadway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230EJ · Data under Open Government Licence