SO22 4BF is a sought-after residential area on Fairway Drive, 0.7km from Oliver's Battery in Winchester. Administratively it sits within Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery ward and the Winchester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO22, SO22 4BF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £496k, up 14.1% year-on-year. 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 4BF are sourced from Output Area E00118102 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRWAY DRIVE, SO22 4BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRWAY DRIVE, SO22 4BF.
292
54
£ 66,100 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 4BF 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO22 4BF combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£496k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £496k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 14.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 4BF. The average age is 53.9. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 417,500
4 sales · Mean £ 417,500
Detached
£ 810,000
1 sales · Mean £ 810,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SO22 4BF has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Olivers Battery Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- De Havilland Arms1.0 km
- Romsey Comrades Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- South Winchester Golf Club0.9 km
- Wisdom Centre1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Barlows Butchers1.0 km
- Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shawford3.0 km
- Winchester3.8 km
- Chandlers Ford6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Sunnydown Road0.2 km
- Sunnydown Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224BF · Data under Open Government Licence