Rooksdown Road is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO22 4QN 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 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rooksdown Road, Winchester, SO22 4QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO22 4QP, SO22 4LT, SO22 4LU, SO22 4LW, SO22 4QG, SO22 4PQ, SO22 4HX, SO22 4QL, SO22 4QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO22 4QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 25.8% | 23.9% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 63.2% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 55.8% | 57.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4QN this area, 6.2% 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 64%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 7.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 13.7% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.4% | 64% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 30.2% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 94.2% | 91.6% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 93.1% | 83.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 82.6% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.7% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0.7% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rooksdown Road was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% higher than the Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rooksdown Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery and the 174th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaalindi, 13 Rooks Down Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-03-28 | £524,286 |
| 3 Rooks Down Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-10-15 | £610,975 |
| 17 Rooksdown Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2010-10-07 | £654,574 |
| 15 Rooksdown Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2008-07-03 | £589,251 |
| 5 Rooksdown Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2007-04-25 | £532,291 |
SO22 4QN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,717 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 | 574 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 | 899 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 | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olivers Battery Primary School Austen Avenue , Olivers Battery SO22 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,887 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 | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,638 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 | 2,656 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 | 2,084 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 | 1,241 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 2,701 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 | 263 yd | |
| Desi Accent | 5 Wavell Way, Winchester | 345 yd | |
| Starbucks | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Badger Farm Road | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | 83 St Cross Road, Winchester | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trattoria Di Lorenzo | 7 Wavell Way, Winchester | 329 yd | |
| Fish & Pizza Delight Limited | 1 Wavell Way, Winchester | 329 yd | |
| Golden Phoenix | 3 Wavell Way, Winchester | 329 yd | |
| First Plaice | 81 St Cross Road, Winchester | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Badger Farm Road | 666 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Jackets Ground CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND ST CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.