Is PO17 5BX a safe place to live?

Yes, PO17 5BX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PO17 5BX?

The average property price in PO17 5BX is currently around £805k.

What is the population of PO17 5BX?

The population for the PO17 5BX area is approximately 335 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

HOADS HILL, PO17 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOADS HILL, PO17 5BX.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

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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 5BX 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. PO17 5BX's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £805k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.

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

PO17 5BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hoads Hill, 0.9km from Crockerhill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO17, PO17 5BX offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £805k, up 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO17 5BX 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 5BX. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 775,000

6 sales · Mean £ 747,083

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PO17 5BX has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime4

Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

Wickham Church of England Primary School

Good242 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Mole Country Stores0.9 km
Shell Wickham0.5 km
One Stop Store1.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Greens Restaurant1.0 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby

Meon Valley Tearooms1.0 km
Rodizio Grill0.9 km
Kutis Of Wickham0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Wickham Fisheries1.0 km
Wok And Roll1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Fareham4.3 km
Botley6.1 km
Swanwick6.1 km

Bus Stops

Greenlees Close0.4 km
Recreation Ground0.4 km
Greenlees Close0.5 km