Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

BLUE BALL HILL, SO23 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLUE BALL HILL, SO23 0AF.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,300 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, SO23 0AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO23 0AF is a mixed residential area on Blue Ball Hill, 0.3km from The Lawn in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0AF is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £1.9M, down 18.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00118179 (shared with 12 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 SO23 0AF. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 1,880,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,880,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SO23 0AF is above average at 95 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences189
Drugs89
Anti-social behaviour45
Shoplifting31
Public order30

school Local Schools

P

Winnall Primary School

Good175 pupils0.4 km
P

St Bede Church of England Primary School

Outstanding404 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good188 pupils0.7 km
A

Osborne School

Outstanding221 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Josie's0.8 km
  • Cabinet Rooms0.8 km
  • Munch0.5 km
  • Porterhouse Steakhouse0.8 km
  • Rimjhim Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • + 63 more
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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Hyde Convenience1.0 km
  • Mole Country Stores0.8 km
  • Nirmala Foods1.0 km
  • One Stop0.4 km
  • Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.3 km
  • + 26 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.6 km
  • The Black Hole0.7 km
  • Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Riverside Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Mucky Duck0.9 km
  • Hyde Tavern1.0 km
  • The King Alfred0.9 km
  • Winchester Rugby Football Club0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
  • Iceland Foods Plc0.5 km
  • Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.6 km
  • River Mini Market0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Barcelos Piri Piri0.8 km
  • City Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • Killed By Coffee0.9 km
  • Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester1.2 km
  • Shawford4.9 km
  • Chandlers Ford10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Moss Road0.2 km
  • Baring Road0.2 km
  • Baring Road0.3 km
  • Garbett Road0.3 km
  • Baigent Close0.3 km