SO22 4HF is a sought-after residential area on Olivers Battery Gardens, 0.5km 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 4HF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £825k. 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 4HF are sourced from Output Area E00118104 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLIVERS BATTERY GARDENS, SO22 4HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLIVERS BATTERY GARDENS, SO22 4HF.
287
50
£ 66,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 4HF 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
SO22 4HF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £825k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 4HF. The average age is 50.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 800,000
5 sales · Mean £ 756,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 4HF has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Stanmore Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- De Havilland Arms0.3 km
- Romsey Comrades Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- South Winchester Golf Club1.0 km
- Starbucks0.5 km
- Wisdom Centre0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bushfield Farm0.9 km
- Argos Ltd0.5 km
- Barlows Butchers0.5 km
- Minimal Waste Markets0.5 km
- Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shawford2.7 km
- Winchester3.2 km
- Chandlers Ford7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Austen Avenue0.2 km
- Austen Avenue0.2 km
- Farley Close0.4 km
- Farley Close0.4 km
- Momford Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO224HF · Data under Open Government Licence