Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

SO22 5SY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO22 5SY.

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Population

522

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 60,200 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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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.

home £1,271,153 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences153
Other crime44
Criminal damage and arson18
Anti-social behaviour17
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Western Church of England Primary School

Good389 pupils0.5 km
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The Westgate School

Good1621 pupils0.5 km
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Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services

Outstanding107 pupils0.8 km
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Osborne School

Outstanding221 pupils0.9 km
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St Bede Church of England Primary School

Outstanding404 pupils1.0 km
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Stanmore Primary School

Requires Improvement228 pupils1.3 km
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Weeke Primary School

Good412 pupils1.4 km
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St Faith's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding150 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
local_bar

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
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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
fastfood

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

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