Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

FRITH LANE, PO17 5AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRITH LANE, PO17 5AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

335

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO17 5AW 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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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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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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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO17 5AW — age 49, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PO17 5AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Frith Lane, 0.9km from Turkey Island in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, PO17 5AW represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00118302 (shared with 19 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 5AW. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

PO17 5AW has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

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Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Westlands Farm Shop0.6 km
  • McCarthys Farmshop0.9 km
  • The Wickham Pantry1.0 km
  • Wickham Community Fridge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Botley5.2 km
  • Fareham6.6 km
  • Swanwick7.0 km