SO23 0EW is an active urban area on Water Lane, 0.1km from The Lawn in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Michael ward and the Winchester constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO23 0EW is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 129 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £560k, down 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0EW are sourced from Output Area E00118171 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATER LANE, SO23 0EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, SO23 0EW.
308
50
£ 43,300 /yr
38%
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
Social renting makes up 70% of tenure in SO23 0EW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0EW. The average age is 49.8. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 530,000
8 sales · Mean £ 511,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO23 0EW is above average at 129 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Winnall Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Osborne School
Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Josie's0.7 km
- Beans And Boards1.0 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.7 km
- Cafe Rost1.0 km
- Delibox & Desserts0.9 km
- + 69 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Hyde Convenience0.9 km
- Mole Country Stores1.0 km
- Nirmala Foods0.8 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.5 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Black Hole0.6 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Riverside Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Albion1.0 km
- The Mucky Duck0.8 km
- Hyde Tavern0.9 km
- The King Alfred0.9 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.4 km
- River Mini Market0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri0.7 km
- Bona Fides0.9 km
- Burpin Ron's0.9 km
- City Fish Bar0.7 km
- Eighty Eights (Pka Winchester Kebab House Since 1988)1.0 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.1 km
- Shawford4.8 km
- Chandlers Ford10.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Broadway - del nov230.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- The Broadway0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Broadway St Johns0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230EW · Data under Open Government Licence