West View Road is in Sparsholt, Winchester and in Winchester district. SO22 5RB is located in the Wonston and Micheldever electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West View Road, Sparsholt, Winchester, SO22 5RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO22 5RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 51.3% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 55.3% | 48.7% | -6.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 5RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.9% 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 | 23.4% | 25% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68.5% | 62.9% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 18.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 64.7% | 55.2% | -9.5% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 28% | 33.1% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 6% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
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 5RB this area, 6.3% 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 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 7% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 55.5% | 5.5% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 9.7% | 1.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 96.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 86.7% | 85.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 85.7% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 11% | 6.3% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8% | 3.2% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 61.7% | 46.2% | 15.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West View Road was 81.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% higher than the St Barnabas average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
West View Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in St Barnabas and the 75th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hogarth West View Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,130,000 | 2024-05-22 | £1,212,573 |
| Saxholm West View Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,115,000 | 2022-04-25 | £1,192,334 |
| Westbury West View Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2017-05-26 | £952,065 |
| Saxholm West View Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £649,500 | 2015-02-16 | £893,387 |
| The Birches West View Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2011-05-17 | £938,349 |
SO22 5RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO22 5RB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Part-Time Employee | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| 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 | 2,337 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harestock Primary School Bramshaw Close , Harestock SO22 6LU | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeke Primary School Stoney Lane , Weeke SO22 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,809 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparsholt Church of England Primary School Woodman Lane , SO21 2NR | 4out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Farm Primary Academy Barton Farm Primary Academy , Glazier Road SO22 6HS | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,007 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 | 2,497 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparsholt College Hampshire Westley Lane , Sparsholt SO21 2NF | - not rated | 3,448 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 | 1,982 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 | 2,729 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 3,732 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, 2 Burnett Close | 1,079 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 27.3% |
| Median download speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 29.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 29.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.