SO22 4BA is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Badger Farm in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Luke ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO22 4BA is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 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 SO22 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00118181 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO22 4BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO22 4BA.
405
36
£ 66,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in SO22 4BA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 4BA. The average age is 36.3. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 4BA has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings' School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
Olivers Battery Primary School
Stanmore Primary School
Western Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Pitt Vale Garage0.7 km
- Stanmore Stores / Premier Stores0.6 km
- Barlows Butchers0.8 km
- Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores0.8 km
- One Stop0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Carroll Centre0.7 km
- Jaipur Spice0.6 km
- Half Way Hut0.6 km
- Royal Winchester Golf Club0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Golden Phoenix0.6 km
- Mexigo0.6 km
- Stanmore Fish And Chips0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester2.2 km
- Shawford3.9 km
- Chandlers Ford8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Mead0.0 km
- Queens Mead0.0 km
- Battery Hill0.1 km
- Battery Hill0.1 km
- Battery Hill0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224BA · Data under Open Government Licence