Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

WALES STREET, SO23 0ET House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALES STREET, SO23 0ET.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences203
Drugs84
Shoplifting71
Anti-social behaviour51
Public order29

school Local Schools

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Winnall Primary School

Good175 pupils0.4 km
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St Bede Church of England Primary School

Outstanding404 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils0.9 km
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Osborne School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services

Outstanding107 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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