PO7 3DQ is a safe, established residential area on Birkbeck Close, 1.3km from Soake in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Southwick and Wickham ward and the Meon Valley constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO7 3DQ are sourced from Output Area E00184865 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRKBECK CLOSE, PO7 3DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKBECK CLOSE, PO7 3DQ.
293
36
£ 54,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO7 3DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO7 3DQ. The average age is 36.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO7 3DQ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Berewood Primary School
Mill Hill Primary School
The Waterloo School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- 2 Sisters0.9 km
- Mace1.0 km
- McColls1.0 km
- Rusdene Services Ltd.0.8 km
- Tender Cut Butchers1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- BBQ Boss0.6 km
- Brunch Coffee House0.6 km
- Horizon Waterlooville Leisure Centre0.8 km
- Unit 60.9 km
- McDonald's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Lotus House1.0 km
- Monsoon1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cosham4.7 km
- Bedhampton4.9 km
- Havant5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Berewood Primary School0.3 km
- Berewood Primary School0.3 km
- Houghton Avenue middle0.4 km
- Houghton Avenue middle0.4 km
- Lauder House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO73DQ · Data under Open Government Licence