Drayton Street is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO22 4BJ is located in the St Luke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drayton Street, Winchester, SO22 4BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO22 4BL, SO22 4DD, SO22 4DE, SO22 4BH, SO22 4BN, SO22 4DR, SO22 5PG, SO22 4EB, SO22 4BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO22 4BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51% | 49.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 41.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 45.1% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 7.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52% | 58.9% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 26.8% | -10.3% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 SO22 4BJ this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 9.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 13.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 21.7% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.3% | 42.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 86.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 85.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 85.4% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 9.9% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.5% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drayton Street was 116.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 217.1% higher than the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Drayton Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery and the 37th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Drayton Street, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,500 | 2025-05-16 | £273,500 |
| 20 Drayton Street, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-07-29 | £347,358 |
| 50 Drayton Street, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £291,180 | 2021-06-26 | £348,376 |
| 42 Drayton Street, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-06-12 | £439,859 |
| The Beeches Drayton Street, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2016-01-11 | £418,750 |
SO22 4BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 student residents living in SO22 4BJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services Bereweeke Road , SO22 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester Oliver's Battery Road North , SO22 4JB | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore Primary School Stanmore Lane , Stanmore SO22 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olivers Battery Primary School Austen Avenue , Olivers Battery SO22 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School St Faith's Road , St Cross SO23 9QB | 4out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Symonds College Owens Road , SO22 6RX | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparsholt College Hampshire Westley Lane , Sparsholt SO21 2NF | - not rated | 5,399 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westgate School Cheriton Road , SO22 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Accent | 5 Wavell Way, Winchester | 486 yd | |
| Carroll Centre | Carroll Youth Centre, Somers Close | 561 yd | |
| Half Way Hut | Royal Winchester Golf Club, Sarum Road | 834 yd | |
| Royal Winchester Golf Club | Sarum Road, Winchester | 834 yd | |
| Starbucks | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Badger Farm Road | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Pizza Delight Limited | 1 Wavell Way, Winchester | 495 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 3 Wavell Way, Winchester | 495 yd | |
| Trattoria Di Lorenzo | 7 Wavell Way, Winchester | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Badger Farm Road | 1,059 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings School Sports Centre KINGS SCHOOL KINGS SCHOOL ROMSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 609 yd |
| Royal Winchester Golf Club SARUM ROAD | golf | 968 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.