Gordon Avenue is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 0QH 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 Gordon Avenue, Winchester, SO23 0QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 0QL, SO23 0QN, SO23 0QE, SO23 0QP, SO23 0QR, SO23 0QT, SO23 0QQ, SO23 0DA, SO23 0QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO23 0QH 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 | 52.4% | 51.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.7% | 1.1% | 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 area around SO23 0QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51% | 52.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 30.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 11% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 40.2% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 43.3% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26.4% | 24.5% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 12.8% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25% | 20.8% | -4.2% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 25.2% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 91.3% | 85% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.6% 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 | 90.5% | 84.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 84.4% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Avenue was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.0% lower than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 160th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Gordon Avenue, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2021-03-18 | £375,897 |
| 102 Gordon Avenue, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2017-04-28 | £348,955 |
| 102 Gordon Avenue, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-07-10 | £287,169 |
| 110 Gordon Avenue, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2003-11-21 | £330,299 |
| 102 Gordon Avenue, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2003-01-24 | £296,158 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO23 0QH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,634 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 | 395 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School Gordon Road , SO23 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,434 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 | 1,958 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore Primary School Stanmore Lane , Stanmore SO22 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 2,437 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 | 3,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 3,718 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 | 2,445 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 | 2,764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's Alresford Road , Winchester SO21 1HA | - not rated | 962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leigh House Hospital Alresford Road , SO21 1HD | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,766 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 | 854 yd | |
| 21 Sushi | 21 Bridge Street, Winchester | 948 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 1 Bridge Street, Winchester | 948 yd | |
| Benham's Bakehouse | The National Trust, City Mill | 964 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | 124 Alresford Road, Winchester | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | 99 Alresford Road, Winchester | 566 yd | |
| Community Room | 12 Colebrook Street, Winchester | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Pizza/Mermaids Fish And Chips | 25 Garbett Road, Winchester | 913 yd | |
| Supreme Chinese Takeaway | 19 Garbett Road, Winchester | 916 yd | |
| La Gastronomia Also Trading As Sergio Cook For You | 6 Bridge Street, Winchester | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Mini Market | 171 High Street, Winchester | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field GORDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Winchester Sports Stadium WINCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND WINCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND MILLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 552 yd |
| Hcc Sports And Social Club HCC SPORTS GROUND HCC SPORTS GROUND PETERSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| The Garrison Ground BAR END ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| St Swithuns School ALRESFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 935 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.