Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

BATTERY HILL, SO22 4DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATTERY HILL, SO22 4DD.

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Population

404

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 41,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO22 4DD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

SO22 4DD has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 14.2% year-on-year.

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

SO22 4DD is a safe, established residential area on Battery Hill, 0.6km from Sleepers' Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Luke ward and the Winchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO22 4DD is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, down 14.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO22 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00118183 (shared with 4 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 SO22 4DD. The average age is 32.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian5.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 322,500

12 sales · Mean £ 331,333

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

SO22 4DD has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences75
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Kings' School

Outstanding1773 pupils0.6 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester

Outstanding401 pupils0.6 km
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Stanmore Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils0.9 km
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Olivers Battery Primary School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Western Church of England Primary School

Good389 pupils1.3 km
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St Faith's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding150 pupils1.4 km
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The Westgate School

Good1621 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • Carroll Centre0.5 km
  • Jaipur Spice0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Half Way Hut0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • JC's0.8 km
  • New Life Church1.0 km
  • Pitt Vale Garage1.0 km
  • Stanmore Stores / Premier Store0.8 km
  • Stanmore Stores / Premier Stores0.4 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Golden Phoenix0.4 km
  • Mexigo0.4 km
  • Stanmore Fish And Chips0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester1.9 km
  • Shawford3.9 km
  • Chandlers Ford8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Thurmond Road0.1 km
  • Thurmond Road0.1 km
  • Drayton Street0.2 km
  • Battery Hill0.2 km
  • Woolford Close0.2 km