SO23 0ET is a mixed residential area on Wales Street, 0.3km from Lawn, The in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0ET is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 108 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £291k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0ET are sourced from Output Area E00118179 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALES STREET, SO23 0ET House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALES STREET, SO23 0ET.
276
37
£ 43,300 /yr
52%
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 52% social renting, SO23 0ET is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-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 0ET. The average age is 36.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 225,000
4 sales · Mean £ 231,250
Terraced
£ 360,000
7 sales · Mean £ 342,745
Semi-Detached
£ 183,750
1 sales · Mean £ 183,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO23 0ET is above average at 108 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. 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
77 nearby- Josie's0.7 km
- Beans And Boards0.9 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.7 km
- Cafe Destino1.0 km
- Cafe Rost0.9 km
- + 72 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Hyde Convenience0.8 km
- Mole Country Stores0.8 km
- Nirmala Foods0.8 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.3 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Winchester Hotel And Spa0.9 km
- The Black Hole0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Riverside Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Albion0.9 km
- The Mucky Duck0.7 km
- Hyde Tavern0.8 km
- The King Alfred0.7 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- Tesco Extra1.0 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.5 km
- + 3 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
- Winchester1.1 km
- Shawford5.1 km
- Chandlers Ford10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Moss Road0.3 km
- Garbett Road0.3 km
- Bus Station0.4 km
- Bus Station0.4 km
- North Walls0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230ET · Data under Open Government Licence