Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

WALES STREET, SO23 0EY House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 0EY 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
workEmployment
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

With 42% social renting, SO23 0EY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SO23 0EY is a safe, established residential area on Wales Street, 0.5km from Lawn, The in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0EY is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0EY 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 0EY. 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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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 340,000

4 sales · Mean £ 347,500

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

SO23 0EY 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 offences75
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Winnall Primary School

Good175 pupils0.3 km
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St Bede Church of England Primary School

Outstanding404 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils0.9 km
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Osborne School

Outstanding221 pupils1.1 km
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Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services

Outstanding107 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Shell Winnall0.8 km
  • Hyde Convenience0.9 km
  • Mole Country Stores0.6 km
  • Nirmala Foods1.0 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Hyde Tavern0.9 km
  • The King Alfred0.8 km
  • Winchester Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • Riverside Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Mucky Duck0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Costa @ Tesco0.8 km
  • Josie's0.8 km
  • Cabinet Rooms0.8 km
  • Munch0.4 km
  • Porterhouse Steakhouse0.9 km
  • + 62 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
  • Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.7 km
  • River Mini Market0.6 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.4 km
  • The Black Hole1.0 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Barcelos Piri Piri0.8 km
  • City Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Killed By Coffee0.9 km
  • Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester1.2 km
  • Shawford5.2 km
  • Chandlers Ford10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Garbett Road0.2 km
  • Moss Road0.2 km
  • Erasmus Park0.4 km
  • Baigent Close0.4 km
  • Baring Road0.4 km