Edington Road is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 7AF is located in the St Bartholomew electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Edington Road, Winchester, SO23 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 7BA, SO23 7AJ, SO23 7AH, SO23 7BJ, SO23 7AL, SO23 7JF, SO23 7AG, SO23 7BB, SO23 7AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO23 7AF has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 SO23 7AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.9% 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 | 30% | 30.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.7% | 55.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 11.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (92%) 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 | 63.3% | 68.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 20.0% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 23.6% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -10.0% |
| Fair health | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
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 SO23 7AF this area, 5% 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 69.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 6.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 65.3% | 69.8% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 89.8% | 83% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 82.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.2% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.4% | -7.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edington Road was 15.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.4% lower than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edington Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 50th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables Edington Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2023-10-18 | £830,845 |
| Lancing Cottage Edington Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2007-11-23 | £1,595,187 |
SO23 7AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SO23 7AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| 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 | 631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede Church of England Primary School Gordon Road , SO23 7DD | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Farm Primary Academy Barton Farm Primary Academy , Glazier Road SO22 6HS | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeke Primary School Stoney Lane , Weeke SO22 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 2,903 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 | 507 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 | 1,260 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 1,762 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dug Out Winchester City Football Club | Trustees Of Winchester City Football Club, Sports Pavillion | 381 yd | |
| Delibox & Desserts | 9 Andover Road, Winchester | 639 yd | |
| Cafe Rost | 14 Stockbridge Road, Winchester | 668 yd | |
| Sacred Garden Coffee | 25 City Road, Winchester | 725 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | South West Trains Ltd, Winchester Railway Station | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Rugby Football Club | Nuns Road, Winchester | 293 yd | |
| Hyde Tavern | 57 Hyde Street, Winchester | 298 yd | |
| The King Alfred | King Alfred Pub, 11 Saxon Road | 306 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Andover Road, Winchester | 450 yd | |
| The Mucky Duck | Mucky Duck, 84 Hyde Street | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Of Bengal | 7 Andover Road, Winchester | 639 yd | |
| Oriental Star | 5 Andover Road, Winchester | 639 yd | |
| Bona Fides | 9 Andover Road, Winchester | 639 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 3 Andover Road, Winchester | 639 yd | |
| Eighty Eights (Pka Winchester Kebab House Since 1988) | 6 Stockbridge Road, Winchester | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, Andover Road | 544 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) | Co-op, 16A City Road | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Winchester Hotel And Spa WORTHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| Winchester Rugby Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HILLIER WAY | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| The City Ground THE CITY GROUND THE CITY GROUND HILLIER WAY | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Winchester Lido Sports Association HYDE CHURCH LANE | 397 yd | |
| North Walls Recreation Ground BIRINUS ROAD | grass pitches | 436 yd |
| River Park Leisure Centre GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 610 yd |
| Peter Symonds College OWENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 615 yd |
| Riverside Indoor Bowling Club GORDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 637 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Winchester) JEWRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| New Energy Fitness FRIARY HOUSE FRIARY HOUSE MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,022 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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.