Area Information for Winchester, SO23 6AW

This postcode in Winchester is in the South East region of England. The postcode is within the St Barnabas ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Winchester. This page combines information for the address Winchester, SO23 6AW, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SO23 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in December 1988. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Winchester
Ward St Barnabas
Constituency Winchester * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South East
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Winchester North), and the Hampshire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Winchester, SO23 6AW.

Nearby Services

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Winchester, SO23 6AW is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Winchester consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 28
Semi-Detached 5
Terraced 5
Flat (Purpose-Built) 51
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 5
Total 96
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Winchester contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 39% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 31
Owned with Mortgage 15
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 32
Rented: Other Social 6
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 1
Total 97

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 45
Two People 33
Three People 10
Four People 5
Five People 4
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 97

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Winchester consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 45
Family Household 49
Other Household 3
Total 97

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 48
Deprived In One Dimension 30
Deprived In Two Dimensions 15
Deprived In Three Dimensions 6
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 100

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Winchester constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 92
Female 111
Total 203

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around SO23 6AW has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 43% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 3
5-9 3
10-14 9
15-19 7
20-24 10
25-29 14
30-34 7
35-39 6
40-44 5
45-49 18
50-54 9
55-59 15
60-64 7
65-69 13
70-74 20
75-79 18
80-84 13
85+ 23
Total 200

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SO23 6AW the number widowed residents is high - 17% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 56
Married 75
Separated 3
Divorced 18
Widowed 34
Total 186

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 91
Good 61
Fair 45
Bad 2
Very Bad 3
Total 202

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 86
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 20
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 6
No GCSEs or Equivalent 38
Other 4
Total 186

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 91% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 184
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Pakistani 1
Chinese 1
Other Asian 6
Black African 2
Black Caribbean 2
Other 3
Total 202

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 175
European Union 7
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 5
Middle East and Asia 12
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 203

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 175
10+ Years 20
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 203

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SO23 6AW.

Passport(s) Held
None 13
United Kingdom 177
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 1
Rest of Europe 0
Middle East or Asia 7
North America or Caribbean 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 71
Christian 114
Buddhist 6
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 8
Total 203

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the St Barnabas ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 34% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 45
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 9
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 11
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 9
Retired 64
Looking After Home or Family 8
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 11
Total 187

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 16
Professional Occupations 21
Associate Professional Occupations 15
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 1
Skilled Trades Occupations 4
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 10
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Elementary Occupations 1
Total 72

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 39
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 40
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 15
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 17
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 6
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 17
Semi-Routine Occupation 10
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 36
Full-time Student 7
Total 187

Winchester, SO23 6AW is within the Winchester North policing neighbourhood, under the Hampshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near SO23 6AW
Neighbourhood Team Address Winchester North
Mottisfont Court
Tower Street
SO23 8ZD
Force Website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to SO23 6AW. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SO23 6AW.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Winchester, SO23 6AW. The nearest railway station is Winchester, approximately 810 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Winchester 810 yards
Shawford 3.3 miles
Chandlers Ford 6.5 miles
Eastleigh 7 miles
Micheldever 8.3 miles
Southampton Airport Parkway 8.4 miles
Romsey 8.9 miles
Swaythling 9.2 miles
Hedge End 9.6 miles
Mottisfont & Dunbridge 9.8 miles
St Denys 11 miles
Bitterne 11 miles
Botley 12 miles
Whitchurch (Hampshire) 12 miles
Southampton Central 12 miles
Millbrook (Hants) 12 miles
Woolston 13 miles
Redbridge 13 miles
Andover 13 miles
Sholing 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Winchester, SO23 6AW. The nearest is The Westgate School, approximately 260 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Winchester, SO23 6AW. The nearest is The Westgate School, approximately 260 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The Westgate School (All Through) 260 yards November 2023
    
Henry Beaufort School 0.8 miles May 2017
    
Winchester College 1.1 miles  
Kings' School 1.1 miles January 2024
    
Thornden School 5.4 miles June 2022
    
Crestwood Community School 6.5 miles June 2018
    
The Toynbee School 6.6 miles October 2015
    
Perins School 7.2 miles January 2017
    
Danebury School 8.1 miles October 2022
    
The Mountbatten School 8.5 miles March 2015
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Winchester, SO23 6AW. The nearest is Friarsgate Practice, approximately 780 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Friarsgate Practice 780 yards
St Paul's Surgery 780 yards
St Clements Partnership 0.8 miles
Badger Farm Surgery 1.7 miles
South Wonston Surgery 3.5 miles
Twyford Surgery 3.6 miles
Colden Common Surgery 5 miles
Gratton Surgery 5.8 miles
The Fryern Surgery 6 miles
Park Surgery 6.4 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Winchester, SO23 6AW. The nearest is Contour Orthodontists, approximately 780 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 4 closest hospitals to Winchester, SO23 6AW. The nearest is Royal Hampshire County Hospital, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Royal Hampshire County Hospital 0.6 miles
Sarum Road Hospital 0.8 miles
Nuffield Health Wessex Hospital 5.4 miles
Romsey Hospital 8.6 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Winchester, SO23 6AW. The nearest is Eyesite Opticians, approximately 0.7 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.