SO23 0HQ is a safe, established residential area on St Johns Road, 0.3km from St. Giles Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.
For families considering a move, SO23 0HQ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £502k, down 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0HQ are sourced from Output Area E00118165 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS ROAD, SO23 0HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, SO23 0HQ.
268
38
£ 43,300 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO23 0HQ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO23 0HQ's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £502k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0HQ. The average age is 38.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 497,500
26 sales · Mean £ 468,354
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO23 0HQ is moderate at 53 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
All Saints Church of England Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Osborne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Josie's0.9 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.9 km
- Munch0.4 km
- Porterhouse Steakhouse0.9 km
- Riverside Cafe0.7 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Mole Country Stores0.7 km
- One Stop0.3 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.3 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.8 km
- Shell Winnall1.0 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.6 km
- The Black Hole0.8 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Riverside Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Mucky Duck0.9 km
- The King Alfred1.0 km
- Winchester Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- The Exchange1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri0.9 km
- City Fish Bar0.9 km
- Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Extra0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.7 km
- River Mini Market0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.3 km
- Shawford5.0 km
- Chandlers Ford10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Moss Road0.1 km
- Baring Road0.2 km
- Garbett Road0.2 km
- Baring Road0.2 km
- Baigent Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230HQ · Data under Open Government Licence