North Drive is in Littleton, Winchester and in Winchester district. SO22 6BY is located in the Wonston and Micheldever electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Drive, Littleton, Winchester, SO22 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO22 6PX, SO22 6PQ, SO22 6QA, SO22 6PF, SO22 6PS, SO22 6QQ, SO22 6PB, SO22 6QL, SO22 6QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO22 6BY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 52.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 6BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 12.9% | 23.5% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.5% | 52.2% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 45.5% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.1% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 14.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 11.2% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 10% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 16.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.9% | 42.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 96.6% | 90% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 91.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Drive was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the St Barnabas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Drive has the 23rd highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Barnabas and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 377 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Monkey Puzzle Court North Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-03-09 | £467,452 |
| 2 Monkey Puzzle Court North Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2019-11-25 | £487,184 |
| 2 Monkey Puzzle Court North Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2012-05-25 | £463,928 |
| 1 Monkey Puzzle Court North Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2010-11-05 | £466,098 |
| 3 Monkey Puzzle Court North Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2007-09-03 | £530,811 |
SO22 6BY 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 6BY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harestock County Junior School Bramshaw Close , Harestock SO22 6LU | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harestock Primary School Bramshaw Close , Harestock SO22 6LU | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeke County Junior School Stoney Lane , Weeke SO22 6DR | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeke County Infant School Stoney Lane , Weeke SO22 6DR | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeke Primary School Stoney Lane , Weeke SO22 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 3out of 4 | 3,378 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 | 2,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sparsholt College Hampshire Westley Lane , Sparsholt SO21 2NF | - not rated | 3,719 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres School Andover Road , SO22 6AU | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nethercliffe School Hatherley Road , SO22 6RS | - not rated | 2,738 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 4out of 4 | 2,990 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 3,585 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATR Officers Mess | Officers Mess, Sir John Moore Barracks | 292 yd | |
| ATR Junior Ranks Mess | Sir John Moore Barracks, Andover Road North | 820 yd | |
| ATR Sergeants Mess | Warrant Officers And Sergeants Mess, Sir John Moore Barracks | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Running Horse | 88 Main Road, Littleton | 835 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Littleton & Harestock Playing Fields RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND THE HALL WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 343 yd |
| Army Training Regiment Winchester SIR JOHN MOORE BARRACKS SIR JOHN MOORE BARRACKS ANDOVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| Harestock Field HARESTOCK ROAD | grass pitches | 794 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.