Is PO17 5AS a safe place to live?

Yes, PO17 5AS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PO17 5AS?

The population for the PO17 5AS area is approximately 131 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

PO17 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO17 5AS.

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Population

131

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 59,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO17 5AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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7/10

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4/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PO17 5AS's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO17 5AS is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Mislingford in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Central Meon Valley ward and the Meon Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO17, PO17 5AS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 PO17 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00118260 (shared with 23 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 PO17 5AS. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

PO17 5AS has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Botley6.2 km
Fareham8.3 km
Swanwick8.7 km