SO23 0JP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Northbrook Avenue, 0.2km from St. Giles Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Michael ward and the Winchester constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0JP are sourced from Output Area E00118170 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHBROOK AVENUE, SO23 0JP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBROOK AVENUE, SO23 0JP.
295
50
£ 43,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO23 0JP 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO23 0JP's 71% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0JP. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 265,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO23 0JP has low crime rates — 31 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.
school Local Schools
Winnall Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Mole Country Stores0.9 km
- One Stop0.4 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.7 km
- Sally Salon Services Ltd0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Black Hole0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Munch0.6 km
- Bespoke Biking Hub & Cafe1.0 km
- Design Junction1.0 km
- New Energy Fitness1.0 km
- Open House Deli1.0 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.4 km
- Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- La Gastronomia0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Willow Tree0.8 km
- Community Room0.8 km
- The Black Bottle0.7 km
- The Golden Lion0.2 km
- Alfies0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
- River Mini Market0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.7 km
- Shawford4.9 km
- Chandlers Ford10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fairdown Close0.1 km
- Fairdown Close0.1 km
- Turnpike Down0.2 km
- Quarry Road0.2 km
- Turnpike Down0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230JP · Data under Open Government Licence