Birinus Road is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 7EG 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 Birinus Road, Winchester, SO23 7EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 7EF, SO23 7EQ, SO23 7EE, SO23 7DJ, SO23 7DQ, SO23 7HH, SO23 7DF, SO23 7EA, SO23 7DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO23 7EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.7% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.3% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 7EG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% 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 | 25.1% | 27.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.8% | 59.9% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 15.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) 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 | 62.4% | 60.5% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 27.4% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 7EG this area, 4.7% 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 71.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -13.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 68.8% | 71.9% | 3.1% | 33.8% | 38.1% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 92.7% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 87.7% 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 | 89.4% | 87.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 86.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 2.3% | -6.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birinus Road was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Birinus Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 96th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Birinus Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2019-09-06 | £882,418 |
| 3 Birinus Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £799,950 | 2017-08-07 | £897,571 |
| 1 Birinus Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2012-02-09 | £760,766 |
| 2 Birinus Road, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2000-04-20 | £770,431 |
SO23 7EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7EG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 898 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 | 488 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Farm Primary Academy Barton Farm Primary Academy , Glazier Road SO22 6HS | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School St Catherine's Road , SO23 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,701 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 | 1,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 2,948 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 | 728 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 | 1,389 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 | 398 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 1,664 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 | 318 yd | |
| Hong Kong Star | 77 North Walls, Winchester | 549 yd | |
| Delibox & Desserts | 9 Andover Road, Winchester | 605 yd | |
| The Arc | Jewry Street, Winchester | 606 yd | |
| Porterhouse Steakhouse | 24 Jewry Street, Winchester | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Rugby Football Club | Nuns Road, Winchester | 84 yd | |
| The King Alfred | King Alfred Pub, 11 Saxon Road | 178 yd | |
| Hyde Tavern | 57 Hyde Street, Winchester | 286 yd | |
| Riverside Bowling Club | Gordon Road, Winchester | 314 yd | |
| The Mucky Duck | Mucky Duck, 84 Hyde Street | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Of Bengal | 7 Andover Road, Winchester | 605 yd | |
| Oriental Star | 5 Andover Road, Winchester | 605 yd | |
| Bona Fides | 9 Andover Road, Winchester | 605 yd | |
| Pizza Pan | 3 Andover Road, Winchester | 605 yd | |
| City Fish Bar | 5 De Lunn Buildings, Jewry Street | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, Andover Road | 579 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) | Co-op, 16A City Road | 635 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 846 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 2 Middle Brook Street | 846 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Including Cafe | Marks And Spencer Plc, 134 - 140 High Street | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Walls Recreation Ground BIRINUS ROAD | grass pitches | 79 yd |
| River Park Leisure Centre GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 285 yd |
| Riverside Indoor Bowling Club GORDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 290 yd |
| The City Ground THE CITY GROUND THE CITY GROUND HILLIER WAY | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Winchester Rugby Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HILLIER WAY | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Winchester Lido Sports Association HYDE CHURCH LANE | 370 yd | |
| The Winchester Hotel And Spa WORTHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 453 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Winchester) JEWRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| New Energy Fitness FRIARY HOUSE FRIARY HOUSE MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness Winchester THE BROOKS THE BROOKS MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 813 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 41.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 41.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.88 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.