SO23 0HJ is a mixed residential area on Magdalen Hill, 0.2km from The Soke in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Bartholomew ward and the Winchester constituency.
This is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 99 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £687k, up 50.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO23 0HJ are sourced from Output Area E00118169 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAGDALEN HILL, SO23 0HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAGDALEN HILL, SO23 0HJ.
218
43
£ 43,300 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO23 0HJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO23 0HJ's 50% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 50.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO23 0HJ. The average age is 43.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 700,000
3 sales · Mean £ 743,666
Terraced
£ 459,750
2 sales · Mean £ 459,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO23 0HJ is above average at 99 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
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Winnall Primary School
St Bede Church of England Primary School
Osborne School
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Josie's0.8 km
- Cabinet Rooms0.8 km
- Munch0.7 km
- Porterhouse Steakhouse0.8 km
- Rimjhim Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.9 km
- + 65 more
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Mole Country Stores1.0 km
- Nirmala Foods0.9 km
- One Stop0.6 km
- Ooooby Hampshire Ltd0.5 km
- The Sweet Treat Company0.9 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Black Hole0.5 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Riverside Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Mucky Duck0.9 km
- The Exchange0.8 km
- O'Neills Also Trading As Burger Dudes0.8 km
- Royal Oak0.7 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.4 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.5 km
- River Mini Market0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Barcelos Piri Piri0.8 km
- City Fish Bar0.8 km
- Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Killed By Coffee0.9 km
- Supreme Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.2 km
- Shawford4.7 km
- Chandlers Ford10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Chesil Theatre0.2 km
- Chesil Theatre0.2 km
- The Broadway0.2 km
- The Broadway - del nov230.2 km
- The Broadway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230HJ · Data under Open Government Licence