SO23 0HE is an active urban area on Beggars Lane, 0.3km from Lawn, The in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.
Within the SO23 district, this postcode is characterised by a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £745k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0HE are sourced from Output Area E00118169 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEGGARS LANE, SO23 0HE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEGGARS LANE, SO23 0HE.
218
43
£ 43,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO23 0HE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 43, SO23 0HE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £745k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0HE. The average age is 43.2. 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: 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
£ 745,000
1 sales · Mean £ 745,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO23 0HE is above average at 115 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
73 nearby- Josie's0.7 km
- Beans And Boards1.0 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.7 km
- Cafe Rost1.0 km
- Delibox & Desserts0.9 km
- + 68 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Hyde Convenience0.8 km
- Mole Country Stores0.8 km
- Nirmala Foods0.8 km
- One Stop0.5 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.3 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Black Hole0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Riverside Bowling Club0.5 km
- The Albion1.0 km
- The Mucky Duck0.8 km
- Hyde Tavern0.9 km
- The King Alfred0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Express1.0 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.5 km
- River Mini Market0.4 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)1.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.1 km
- Shawford5.0 km
- Chandlers Ford10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Moss Road0.3 km
- Garbett Road0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Bus Station0.3 km
- Baring Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230HE · Data under Open Government Licence