SO23 0HX is a sought-after residential area on Chesil Street, 0.3km from Wharf Hill in Winchester. Administratively it sits within St Michael ward and the Winchester constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO23 0HX offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. 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 SO23 0HX are sourced from Output Area E00118208 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESIL STREET, SO23 0HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESIL STREET, SO23 0HX.
316
39
£ 54,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO23 0HX 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
SO23 0HX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0HX. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 398,750
4 sales · Mean £ 405,625
Flat
£ 142,250
4 sales · Mean £ 143,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO23 0HX has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
St Faith's Church of England Primary School
Osborne School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Bikex0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Holland And Barrett0.5 km
- The Winchester Bakery Shop0.7 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Alfies0.4 km
- Bishop On The Bridge0.5 km
- Crown And Anchor0.4 km
- Pitcher And Piano0.3 km
- The Eclipse Inn0.7 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Autumn House0.6 km
- Bento Factory0.7 km
- Cafe Monde0.7 km
- Chococo0.5 km
- Gandhi Indian Restaurant0.4 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Subway0.4 km
- Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes0.4 km
- Catch Fish And Chips0.7 km
- La Gastronomia0.3 km
- Marse0.6 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Black Hole0.2 km
- Travelodge Hotels Ltd0.6 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Plc0.6 km
- Marks And Spencers Including Cafe0.6 km
- River Mini Market0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Winchester1.4 km
- Shawford4.4 km
- Chandlers Ford10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Chesil Lodge0.0 km
- Chesil Lodge0.0 km
- Chesil Car Park0.1 km
- Chesil Car Park0.1 km
- Chesil Theatre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO230HX · Data under Open Government Licence