SO22 5SY is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Oram's Arbour in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Paul ward and the Winchester constituency.
For serious buyers, SO22 5SY is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M, down 10.2% 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 5SY are sourced from Output Area E00184857 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO22 5SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO22 5SY.
522
35
£ 60,200 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SO22 5SY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.3M, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.3M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO22 5SY. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,250,000
12 sales · Mean £ 1,284,166
Semi-Detached
£ 1,525,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,525,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO22 5SY has low crime rates — 41 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
Western Church of England Primary School
The Westgate School
Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services
Osborne School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Stanmore Primary School
Weeke Primary School
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Josie's0.8 km
- Beans And Boards0.6 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.8 km
- Cafe Destino0.6 km
- Cafe Rost0.7 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Hyde Convenience0.9 km
- Nirmala Foods0.7 km
- Orangetheory Fitness0.7 km
- Pickards0.4 km
- Pumpkin Cafe0.6 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Fulflood Arms0.2 km
- Railway Inn0.4 km
- The Albion0.7 km
- The Mucky Duck0.9 km
- The Roebuck Inn Winchester Ltd0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.9 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri0.8 km
- Bona Fides0.7 km
- Burpin Ron's0.7 km
- City Fish Bar0.8 km
- Eighty Eights (Pka Winchester Kebab House Since 1988)0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Winchester Hotel And Spa0.9 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester0.5 km
- Shawford4.7 km
- Chandlers Ford9.9 km
Bus Stops
- West Hill0.1 km
- West Hill0.2 km
- Pump House Mews0.2 km
- Royal Hampshire County Hospital0.2 km
- Royal Hampshire County Hospital0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO225SY · Data under Open Government Licence