Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

COLSON ROAD, SO23 0EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLSON ROAD, SO23 0EX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

435

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO23 0EX 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.

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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in SO23 0EX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £190,062 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO23 0EX is a safe, established residential area on Colson Road, 0.4km from The Lawn in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0EX is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0EX are sourced from Output Area E00118178 (shared with 38 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 0EX. 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

White / British79.3%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 245,000

2 sales · Mean £ 245,000

Flat

£ 135,125

2 sales · Mean £ 135,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO23 0EX has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences81
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson17
Anti-social behaviour16
Other theft11

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 pupils1.0 km
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Osborne School

Outstanding221 pupils1.0 km
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Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services

Outstanding107 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Shell Winnall0.9 km
  • Hyde Convenience0.8 km
  • Mole Country Stores0.6 km
  • Nirmala Foods0.9 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • The Winchester Hotel And Spa0.9 km
  • Premier Inn0.5 km
  • The Black Hole1.0 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Hyde Tavern0.8 km
  • The King Alfred0.7 km
  • The Winchester Club0.9 km
  • Winchester Rugby Football Club0.6 km
  • Riverside Bowling Club0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Costa @ Tesco0.8 km
  • Josie's0.7 km
  • Beans And Boards1.0 km
  • Cabinet Rooms0.7 km
  • Cafe Rost0.9 km
  • + 66 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • Tesco Express1.0 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

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
  • Shawford5.2 km
  • Chandlers Ford10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Garbett Road0.3 km
  • Moss Road0.3 km
  • Erasmus Park0.4 km
  • River Park Leisure Centre0.5 km
  • North Walls0.5 km