SO23 0ER is an active urban area on Blue Ball Corner, 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 0ER 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 high (151 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0ER are sourced from Output Area E00118171 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLUE BALL CORNER, SO23 0ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUE BALL CORNER, SO23 0ER.
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 0ER is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0ER. 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
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near SO23 0ER are high at 151 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
Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Josie's0.6 km
- Beans And Boards0.9 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.7 km
- Cafe Destino1.0 km
- Cafe Rost0.9 km
- + 71 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Hyde Convenience0.8 km
- Mole Country Stores0.9 km
- Nirmala Foods0.8 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.4 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.7 km
- The Winchester Hotel And Spa1.0 km
- The Black Hole0.7 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Riverside Bowling Club0.5 km
- The Albion0.9 km
- The Mucky Duck0.8 km
- Hyde Tavern0.9 km
- The King Alfred0.8 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.4 km
- River Mini Market0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri0.7 km
- Bona Fides0.9 km
- Burpin Ron's0.9 km
- City Fish Bar0.7 km
- Eighty Eights (Pka Winchester Kebab House Since 1988)0.9 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.0 km
- Shawford4.9 km
- Chandlers Ford10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- The Broadway - del nov230.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230ER · Data under Open Government Licence