Old Kennels Lane is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO22 4JS is located in the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Kennels Lane, Winchester, SO22 4JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO22 4LD, SO22 4JX, SO22 4JW, SO22 4JU, SO22 4JY, SO22 4JR, SO22 4PB, SO22 4LF, SO22 4LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO22 4JS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 SO22 4JS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.3% 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 | 13.2% | 20.9% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.6% | 67.3% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 23.1% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (88%) 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 | 40.6% | 50.2% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 9.6% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 4JS this area, 5.5% 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 55.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 5.5% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.9% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 51% | 55.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 21.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.2% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 95.2% | 94.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.3% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 63.1% | 46.2% | 16.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Kennels Lane was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Kennels Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery and the 31st lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55A Old Kennels Lane, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-12-04 | £758,789 |
| 55A Old Kennels Lane, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-03-11 | £738,701 |
| 62 Old Kennels Lane, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2020-09-11 | £645,625 |
| 50 Old Kennels Lane, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £454,000 | 2019-09-20 | £524,002 |
| 49 Old Kennels Lane, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2015-04-14 | £883,850 |
SO22 4JS 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 retired residents living in SO22 4JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivers Battery Primary School Austen Avenue , Olivers Battery SO22 4HP | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester Oliver's Battery Road North , SO22 4JB | 4out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore Primary School Stanmore Lane , Stanmore SO22 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School Compton Street , Compton SO21 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,721 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 | 1,926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,897 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 | 4,186 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 | 3,488 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 | 2,891 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 3,675 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Winchester Golf Club | Romsey Road, Pitt | 765 yd | |
| Wisdom Centre | Wisdom House, The Abbey | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Arms | The Key, Fleet | 802 yd | |
| Romsey Comrades Club | South Front, Romsey | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Olivers Battery Recreation Ground (Closed) Compton Way | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| South Winchester Golf Club ROMSEY ROAD | golf | 675 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.