Northlands Drive is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 7AS 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 Northlands Drive, Winchester, SO23 7AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 7AX, SO23 7AP, SO23 7AQ, SO23 7AU, SO23 7AN, SO23 7AR, SO23 7AL, SO23 7AH, SO23 7BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO23 7AS is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 44.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 55.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
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 7AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.1% 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 | 69.5% | 61.1% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 23.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.7% | 19.4% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -24.8% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.1% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 47.7% | 51.8% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 44.5% | 38.9% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 5.5% | 8.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 7AS this area, 4.5% 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 64.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.4% | 4.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 3.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 8.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.2% | 17.9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 64.2% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 30.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 9.3% | 8.4% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.3% | 85.5% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 74% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 74% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 11.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 8.2% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.3% | 74.7% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13.4% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 5.7% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northlands Drive was 16.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.6% lower than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Northlands Drive has the 5th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 57th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Meriden Court Northlands Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-08-22 | £170,164 |
| Flat 6 Meriden Court Northlands Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2022-07-29 | £292,655 |
| Flat 7 Meriden Court Northlands Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-06-21 | £239,937 |
| Flat 6 Meriden Court Northlands Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-09-12 | £302,150 |
| Flat 5 Meriden Court Northlands Drive, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £226,500 | 2018-11-20 | £248,334 |
SO23 7AS 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 545 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 | 973 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Farm Primary Academy Barton Farm Primary Academy , Glazier Road SO22 6HS | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeke Primary School Stoney Lane , Weeke SO22 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,673 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 | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 2,887 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 | 461 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 | 1,223 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 | 369 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 1,774 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 1,870 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dug Out Winchester City Football Club | Trustees Of Winchester City Football Club, Sports Pavillion | 499 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | Cala Homes Phase 1A, Andover Road | 603 yd | |
| Delibox & Desserts | 9 Andover Road, Winchester | 701 yd | |
| Cafe Rost | 14 Stockbridge Road, Winchester | 723 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | South West Trains Ltd, Winchester Railway Station | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Farmer | Andover Road, Winchester | 395 yd | |
| Hyde Tavern | 57 Hyde Street, Winchester | 406 yd | |
| The King Alfred | King Alfred Pub, 11 Saxon Road | 441 yd | |
| Winchester Rugby Football Club | Nuns Road, Winchester | 444 yd | |
| The Mucky Duck | Mucky Duck, 84 Hyde Street | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Of Bengal | 7 Andover Road, Winchester | 701 yd | |
| Oriental Star | 5 Andover Road, Winchester | 701 yd | |
| Bona Fides | 9 Andover Road, Winchester | 701 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 3 Andover Road, Winchester | 701 yd | |
| Eighty Eights (Pka Winchester Kebab House Since 1988) | 6 Stockbridge Road, Winchester | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, Andover Road | 589 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) | Co-op, 16A City Road | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Winchester Hotel And Spa WORTHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Winchester Lido Sports Association HYDE CHURCH LANE | 487 yd | |
| Winchester Rugby Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HILLIER WAY | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| The City Ground THE CITY GROUND THE CITY GROUND HILLIER WAY | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Peter Symonds College OWENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| North Walls Recreation Ground BIRINUS ROAD | grass pitches | 588 yd |
| River Park Leisure Centre GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 753 yd |
| Riverside Indoor Bowling Club GORDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 784 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Winchester) JEWRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 936 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.