Postcode Analysis Winchester, South East

WATER LANE, SO24 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER LANE, SO24 0AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

413

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO24 0AR 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO24 0AR combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SO24 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Water Lane, 0.5km from Bishop's Sutton in Bishop's Sutton. Administratively it sits within Upper Meon Valley ward and the Meon Valley constituency.

For families considering a move, SO24 0AR represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO24 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00117999 (shared with 35 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 SO24 0AR. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 441,250

4 sales · Mean £ 458,125

Semi-Detached

£ 882,000

1 sales · Mean £ 882,000

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

SO24 0AR has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ship Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Winchester13.5 km
  • Alton13.7 km
  • Micheldever14.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Water Lane0.0 km
  • Water Lane0.0 km
  • Hobbs Close0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Cobbs Farm0.2 km