Abbotts Road is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 7EX 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 Abbotts Road, Winchester, SO23 7EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 7EY, SO23 7FF, SO23 7HR, SO23 7HP, SO23 7HS, SO23 7BD, SO23 7HN, SO23 7EU, SO23 7HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO23 7EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 7EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.1% 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 | 13.2% | 18.9% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73.3% | 70.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 25.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.6% | -2.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.2%) 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 | 56.1% | 60.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 32.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 7EX this area, 6.9% 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 | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 10% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 61.3% | 69.8% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 36.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 92.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 92.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 92.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 76.7% | 15.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotts Road was 7.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.2% lower than the St Barnabas average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Abbotts Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in St Barnabas and the 19th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monksacre, 1 Abbotts Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2015-12-17 | £1,934,457 |
| 4 Abbotts Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2011-02-22 | £2,062,562 |
| Ramblers, 5 Abbotts Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2010-10-01 | £1,662,005 |
| 3 Abbotts Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2009-09-07 | £2,591,756 |
| 4 Abbotts Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2007-02-07 | £1,724,692 |
SO23 7EX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO23 7EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service 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 | 919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Farm Primary Academy Barton Farm Primary Academy , Glazier Road SO22 6HS | - not rated | 970 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School Gordon Road , SO23 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeke Primary School Stoney Lane , Weeke SO22 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harestock Primary School Bramshaw Close , Harestock SO22 6LU | 3out of 4 | 1,792 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 | 1,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 3,302 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 | 877 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 | 1,631 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 | 777 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,665 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 2,235 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 | 516 yd | |
| Bubble & Squeak Cafe | Cala Homes Phase 1A, Andover Road | 781 yd | |
| Cobbs At Winchester | Cobbs Winchester, Springvale Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Rugby Football Club | Nuns Road, Winchester | 662 yd | |
| The King Alfred | King Alfred Pub, 11 Saxon Road | 765 yd | |
| Hyde Tavern | 57 Hyde Street, Winchester | 777 yd | |
| The Jolly Farmer | Andover Road, Winchester | 809 yd | |
| The Mucky Duck | Mucky Duck, 84 Hyde Street | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, Andover Road | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Rugby Club SPORTS PAVILION SPORTS PAVILION HILLIER WAY | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| The City Ground THE CITY GROUND THE CITY GROUND HILLIER WAY | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| North Walls Recreation Ground BIRINUS ROAD | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| The Winchester Hotel And Spa WORTHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Winchester Lido Sports Association HYDE CHURCH LANE | 877 yd | |
| Peter Symonds College OWENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 970 yd |
| River Park Leisure Centre GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,027 yd |
| Riverside Indoor Bowling Club GORDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,034 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.