SO22 5LA is a sought-after residential area on Westley Close, 0.3km from Weeke in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Barnabas ward and the Winchester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO22, SO22 5LA offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 74% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £484k, up 45.4% 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 5LA are sourced from Output Area E00118125 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTLEY CLOSE, SO22 5LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTLEY CLOSE, SO22 5LA.
355
46
£ 60,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO22 5LA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO22 5LA's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £484k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 45.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 5LA. The average age is 46.2. 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
Flat
£ 270,000
8 sales · Mean £ 266,500
Detached
£ 772,500
5 sales · Mean £ 850,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 5LA has low crime rates — 19 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
Weeke Primary School
The Westgate School
Western Church of England Primary School
Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services
Harestock Primary School
Henry Beaufort School
Osborne School
Barton Farm Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bubble & Squeak Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe Bartella0.3 km
- Gurkha Spice0.3 km
- The General Store0.7 km
- The Little Kitchen Bistro0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Spar0.3 km
- Sushi Daily0.4 km
- Pickards0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Dominos Pizza0.3 km
- Lucky Dragon0.3 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- Seafare0.3 km
- Supreme Kebab0.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Fulflood Arms0.8 km
- Railway Inn1.0 km
- The Roebuck Inn Winchester Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.1 km
- Shawford5.6 km
- Chandlers Ford10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Dean Lane Corner0.2 km
- Dean Lane Corner0.2 km
- Dean Lane Corner0.3 km
- Dean Lane0.3 km
- Dean Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO225LA · Data under Open Government Licence