SO21 1AW is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Martyr Worthy in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Alresford and Itchen Valley ward and the Winchester constituency.
For families considering a move, SO21 1AW represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO21 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00118064 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO21 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO21 1AW.
357
46
£ 62,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO21 1AW 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 1AW is an established family neighbourhood — 58% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO21 1AW. The average age is 45.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SO21 1AW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- On The Way0.3 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Winchester City Flyers0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester5.0 km
- Shawford9.4 km
- Micheldever9.7 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.2 km
- War Memorial0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO211AW · Data under Open Government Licence