Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

SO21 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO21 1BY.

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

244

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 62,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO21 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO21 1BY's low deprivation rank, 67% ownership, and £550k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SO21 1BY is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Itchen Abbas in Itchen Abbas. Administratively it sits within Alresford and Itchen Valley ward and the Winchester constituency.

For families considering a move, SO21 1BY represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% 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 £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO21 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00118067 (shared with 12 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 1BY. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 550,000

2 sales · Mean £ 550,000

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

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

Burglary4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1

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Itchen Abbas Primary School

Good76 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester6.7 km
  • Micheldever9.8 km
  • Shawford10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Hall0.3 km
  • Village Hall0.4 km
  • Old Station Road0.5 km
  • Old Station Road0.5 km