Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

RECTORY LANE, SO21 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECTORY LANE, SO21 1BW.

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

357

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 62,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO21 1BW 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO21 1BW's low deprivation rank, 58% ownership, and £3.5M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £3.5M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £3,450,000 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO21 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Rectory Lane, 1.1km from Itchen Abbas in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Alresford and Itchen Valley ward and the Winchester constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £3.5M.

Census 2021 statistics for SO21 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00118064 (shared with 26 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 SO21 1BW. 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

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 2,750,000

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

SO21 1BW has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

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Itchen Abbas Primary School

Good76 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester7.3 km
  • Micheldever9.8 km
  • Shawford10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Rectory Lane0.3 km
  • Rectory Lane0.3 km