SO22 5AX is a sought-after residential area on Cheriton Road, 0.3km from Fulflood in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Paul ward and the Winchester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO22, SO22 5AX offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M, down 18.0% 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 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00118222 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERITON ROAD, SO22 5AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERITON ROAD, SO22 5AX.
312
43
£ 60,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 5AX 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 5AX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 18.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 5AX. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 1,050,000
5 sales · Mean £ 1,057,511
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 5AX has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Westgate School
Western Church of England Primary School
Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services
Osborne School
Weeke Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Kings' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Josie's0.9 km
- Beans And Boards0.6 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.9 km
- Cafe Destino0.6 km
- Cafe Rost0.7 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Hyde Convenience0.9 km
- Nirmala Foods0.7 km
- Orangetheory Fitness0.7 km
- Pickards0.3 km
- Pumpkin Cafe0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Fulflood Arms0.1 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- The Albion0.7 km
- The Mucky Duck0.9 km
- The Roebuck Inn Winchester Ltd0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri0.9 km
- Bona Fides0.7 km
- Burpin Ron's0.7 km
- City Fish Bar0.9 km
- Eighty Eights (Pka Winchester Kebab House Since 1988)0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Winchester Hotel And Spa0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester0.5 km
- Shawford5.0 km
- Chandlers Ford10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fordington Avenue0.0 km
- Fordington Avenue0.1 km
- Westgate School only0.2 km
- Westgate School0.2 km
- Western Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO225AX · Data under Open Government Licence