Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

CHESIL TERRACE, SO23 0HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESIL TERRACE, SO23 0HY.

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Population

556

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Avg Age

24

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

24%

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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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Average age 24, 48% renting. SO23 0HY has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.

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

SO23 0HY is a well-regarded residential area on Chesil Terrace, 0.2km from Wharf Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Michael ward and the Winchester constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SO23 0HY offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The predominance of young residents (average age 24) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £458k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0HY are sourced from Output Area E00167973 (shared with 17 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 0HY. The average age is 24.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.4%
Asian / British Asian13.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

24%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 458,055

8 sales · Mean £ 466,527

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

Crime around SO23 0HY is moderate at 77 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 offences155
Drugs82
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils0.3 km
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Winnall Primary School

Good175 pupils0.9 km
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St Bede Church of England Primary School

Outstanding404 pupils1.0 km
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St Faith's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding150 pupils1.2 km
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Osborne School

Outstanding221 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Bikex0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • Holland And Barrett0.5 km
  • The Winchester Bakery Shop0.6 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Alfies0.4 km
  • Bishop On The Bridge0.5 km
  • Crown And Anchor0.4 km
  • Pitcher And Piano0.2 km
  • The Eclipse Inn0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Autumn House0.6 km
  • Bento Factory0.7 km
  • Cafe Monde0.7 km
  • Chococo0.5 km
  • Gandhi Indian Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes0.4 km
  • Catch Fish And Chips0.6 km
  • La Gastronomia0.3 km
  • Marse0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Black Hole0.1 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.6 km
  • River Mini Market0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester1.3 km
  • Shawford4.4 km
  • Chandlers Ford10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Chesil Lodge0.1 km
  • Chesil Lodge0.1 km
  • Chesil Car Park0.1 km
  • Chesil Car Park0.1 km
  • Chesil Theatre0.2 km