PENTON ROAD, SO21 1PG House Prices & Local Information

SO21 1PG is a sought-after residential area on Penton Road in Twyford (Winchester). Administratively it sits within Colden Common and Twyford ward and the Winchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO21 1PG is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SO21 1PG are sourced from Output Area E00118021 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.