Downlands Way, South Wonston, Winchester, SO21 3HS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO21 3HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.3%	50.8%	-1.5%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	47.7%	49.2%	1.5%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SO21 3HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	16.2%	16.8%	0.6%	37.9%	-21.1%
Married: Opposite sex	67.2%	68%	0.8%	44.2%	23.8%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	2.6%	2%	-0.6%	2.2%	-0.2%
Divorced	4.4%	5.4%	1.0%	9.1%	-3.7%
Widowed	8.9%	7.1%	-1.8%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.2%	53.2%	7.0%	48.4%	4.8%
Good health	35.2%	31.8%	-3.4%	33.6%	-1.8%
Fair health	14.7%	11.4%	-3.3%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	2.4%	3.6%	1.2%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around SO21 3HS this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.1%	9.7%	-5.4%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	4%	-4.1%	9.6%	-5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	15.1%	-4.8%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	3.7%	4.4%	0.7%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	16.4%	3.9%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	34.3%	47.3%	13.0%	33.8%	13.5%
Other	6.3%	3%	-3.3%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0%	1.7%	1.7%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	96%	94.4%	-1.6%	81.4%	13.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.3%	93%	-0.3%	83.2%	9.8%
European Union	2.4%	1.7%	-0.7%	6.1%	-4.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.7%	92.5%	-0.2%	83.2%	9.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	7.5%	7.2%	9.8%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5.5%	0%	-5.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93%	76.7%	16.3%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	5.3%	13.5%	-8.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.8%	37.2%	1.6%
Christian	54.7%	46.2%	8.5%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Jewish	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Downlands Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downlands Way was 7.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the The Worthys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Downlands Way has the lowest crime rate of 16 local areas in The Worthys and the 18th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£67,000

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SO21 3HS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Downlands Way are based on 77 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Winchester.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Downlands Way, South Wonston, Winchester, SO21 3HS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO21 3HS

Average Price
£522,443

Semi-Detached
£480,590

Terraced
£417,989

Detached
£557,622

Flats/Maisonettes
£128,635

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Downlands Way

Average Price
£541,691

Semi-Detached
£536,816

Terraced
£431,498

Detached
£569,844

Flats/Maisonettes
£139,725

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Downlands WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Downlands Way, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£585,000	2023-12-13	£612,264
11 Downlands Way, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£565,000	2022-05-31	£601,696
17 Downlands Way, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2021-12-17	£565,268
92 Downlands Way, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£545,000	2021-09-17	£611,940
33 Downlands Way, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£540,000	2020-12-18	£596,599

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO21 3HS

Employment

SO21 3HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in SO21 3HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	107
Retired	103
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	28
Looking after home or family	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	18
Education	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	12
Information and communication	10
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	7
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Wonston Primary School Downs Road , South Wonston SO21 3EH	3out of 4	433 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Kings Worthy Primary School Church Lane , Kings Worthy SO23 7QS	3out of 4	4,306 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Barton Farm Primary Academy Barton Farm Primary Academy , Glazier Road SO22 6HS	- not rated	4,658 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Harestock Primary School Bramshaw Close , Harestock SO22 6LU	3out of 4	4,790 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Weeke Primary School Stoney Lane , Weeke SO22 6DR	3out of 4	5,445 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ	3out of 4	4,694 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Prince's Mead School Worthy Park House , Kings Worthy SO21 1AN	- not rated	5,068 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Travelling Clays Limited	Wallers Ash Tunnel, Alresford Drove		1,023 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
South Wonston Social Club	62 Downs Road, South Wonston		467 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
South Wonston Primary School DOWNS ROAD	grass pitches	324 yd
South Wonston Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND LOWER ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	733 yd
South Wonston Farm Polo Club SOUTH WONSTON FARM SOUTH WONSTON FARM	grass pitches	798 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	35.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	35.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	35.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.