Ashbarn Crescent is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO22 4LW 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 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashbarn Crescent, Winchester, SO22 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO22 4LU, SO22 4LT, SO22 4QG, SO22 4QF, SO22 4QN, SO22 4QP, SO22 4HX, SO22 4QQ, SO22 4LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO22 4LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.6% | -2.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SO22 4LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.9% 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 | 24.3% | 24.6% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.7% | 65.9% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 21.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 54.7% | 55.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 35.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -5.1% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
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 4LW this area, 4.7% 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 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 64.3% | 68.1% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.5% | 93.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
In this area, 83.8% 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 | 92% | 83.8% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 83% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashbarn Crescent was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.0% lower than the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashbarn Crescent has the 12th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery and the 75th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Ashbarn Crescent, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-09-02 | £495,131 |
| 5 Ashbarn Crescent, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2023-10-24 | £539,785 |
| 2 Ashbarn Crescent, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2022-06-22 | £543,134 |
| 12 Ashbarn Crescent, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-10-11 | £652,176 |
| 4 Ashbarn Crescent, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2019-01-11 | £530,443 |
SO22 4LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore Primary School Stanmore Lane , Stanmore SO22 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester Oliver's Battery Road North , SO22 4JB | 4out of 4 | 978 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 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olivers Battery Primary School Austen Avenue , Olivers Battery SO22 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,732 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 | 2,728 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 | 2,174 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 | 1,303 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 2,762 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Centre | Carroll Youth Centre, Somers Close | 366 yd | |
| Desi Accent | 5 Wavell Way, Winchester | 458 yd | |
| Starbucks | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Badger Farm Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | 83 St Cross Road, Winchester | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trattoria Di Lorenzo | 7 Wavell Way, Winchester | 433 yd | |
| Fish & Pizza Delight Limited | 1 Wavell Way, Winchester | 433 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 3 Wavell Way, Winchester | 433 yd | |
| First Plaice | 81 St Cross Road, Winchester | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Badger Farm Road | 633 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Jackets Ground CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND ST CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 924 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.