SO23 0DA is a safe, established residential area on Chesil Wood, 0.2km from St Giles's Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Michael ward and the Winchester constituency.
For families considering a move, SO23 0DA represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00118159 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESIL WOOD, SO23 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESIL WOOD, SO23 0DA.
328
46
£ 43,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO23 0DA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO23 0DA spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0DA. The average age is 45.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO23 0DA has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Winnall Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Alfies0.9 km
- Crown And Anchor0.9 km
- Pitcher And Piano0.8 km
- The Rising Sun0.7 km
- Community Room0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Gandhi Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Incognito0.9 km
- Palm Pan Asia1.0 km
- Patisserie Valerie0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Subway0.9 km
- Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes0.9 km
- La Gastronomia0.7 km
- Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Greggs0.8 km
- Yapi Ltd0.8 km
- Bridge Patisserie0.7 km
- The Little Kitchen Company @RSP0.7 km
- Winchester Visitor Information Centre1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Black Hole0.8 km
- Premier Inn0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- River Mini Market0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.9 km
- Shawford4.8 km
- Chandlers Ford10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gordon Avenue0.1 km
- Fivefields Close0.2 km
- Nelson Road0.2 km
- Fairdown Close0.3 km
- Fairdown Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230DA · Data under Open Government Licence