Nelson Road is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 0QF is located in the St Michael electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nelson Road, Winchester, SO23 0QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 0QS, SO23 0QQ, SO23 0QT, SO23 0QD, SO23 0QE, SO23 8RU, SO23 0QR, SO23 0QB, SO23 0JG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO23 0QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 50.5% | 6.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 55.6% | 49.5% | -6.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 39% | -4.6% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 44.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.4% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 32.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 54.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 12.4% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 4.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 12.9% | 3.6% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 54.7% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 20.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.2% | 88.4% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 91.3% | 85.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 85.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 8.7% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Road was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nelson Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 69th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nelson Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-11-12 | £414,573 |
| 11 Nelson Road, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £697,500 | 2023-11-10 | £703,211 |
| 9 Nelson Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2022-12-09 | £585,565 |
| 16 Nelson Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-07-13 | £539,549 |
| 13 Nelson Road, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-11-22 | £452,874 |
SO23 0QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 2,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School St Catherine's Road , SO23 0PS | 3out of 4 | 178 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School Gordon Road , SO23 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,774 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 3,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,494 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 | 2,218 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 | 2,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 888 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Swithun's Alresford Road , Winchester SO21 1HA | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Leigh House Hospital Alresford Road , SO21 1HD | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chesil Rectory Restaurant | 1 Chesil Street, Winchester | 599 yd | |
| 21 Sushi | 21 Bridge Street, Winchester | 697 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 1 Bridge Street, Winchester | 697 yd | |
| Benham's Bakehouse | The National Trust, City Mill | 721 yd | |
| Friends Meeting House | 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 99 Alresford Road, Winchester | 573 yd | |
| Community Room | 12 Colebrook Street, Winchester | 780 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | 168 High Street, Winchester | 922 yd | |
| Alfies | 157 High Street, Winchester | 922 yd | |
| The Broadway | Pitcher And Piano, 57 Colebrook Street | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Gastronomia Also Trading As Sergio Cook For You | 6 Bridge Street, Winchester | 680 yd | |
| Supreme Chinese Takeaway | 19 Garbett Road, Winchester | 799 yd | |
| Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips | 25 Garbett Road, Winchester | 804 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor, 165 High Street | 907 yd | |
| Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes | 165A High Street, Winchester | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Mini Market | 171 High Street, Winchester | 741 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 1,060 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 2 Middle Brook Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field GORDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Winchester Sports Stadium WINCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND WINCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND MILLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 463 yd |
| The Garrison Ground BAR END ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Kingsgate Tennis Club DOMUM ROAD | tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Hcc Sports And Social Club HCC SPORTS GROUND HCC SPORTS GROUND PETERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| The Pilgrims School THE CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,038 yd |
| St Swithuns School ALRESFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,058 yd |
| Winchester College COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,061 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.