SO21 1AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Shroner in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Alresford and Itchen Valley ward and the Winchester constituency.
For families considering a move, SO21 1AF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO21 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00118065 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO21 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO21 1AF.
356
43
£ 62,300 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO21 1AF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO21 1AF is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO21 1AF. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO21 1AF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester5.6 km
- Micheldever8.1 km
- Shawford10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Burnthouse Cottages0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO211AF · Data under Open Government Licence