Peninsula Square is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 8GL is located in the St Michael electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peninsula Square, Winchester, SO23 8GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 8GH, SO23 8TP, SO22 5BD, SO22 4PP, SO22 5BJ, SO23 8GJ, SO22 5BQ, SO22 5BH, SO23 8BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO23 8GL has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 44.1% | 47% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 55.9% | 53% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 8GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 31.3% | 25.4% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 55.6% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.7% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 9.3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 55.9% | 53.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8GL this area, 7.5% 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 62.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.7% | 12% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.9% | 62.2% | -4.7% | 33.8% | 28.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 4.7% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.2% | 87.6% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 78.7% 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 | 82.1% | 78.7% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 6.9% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 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 | 81.8% | 78% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 12.7% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 4.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peninsula Square was 25.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.6% lower than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Peninsula Square has the 10th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 116th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Queens Court Peninsula Square, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-12-18 | £478,700 |
| 16 Queens Court Peninsula Square, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £463,000 | 2024-07-26 | £494,536 |
| 21 Queens Court Peninsula Square, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £442,500 | 2023-04-05 | £457,530 |
| 11 Queens Court Peninsula Square, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-11-04 | £454,491 |
| 14 Queens Court Peninsula Square, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-09-17 | £444,811 |
SO23 8GL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO23 8GL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
The percentage of student residents living in SO23 8GL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,094 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 | 891 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,001 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 | 1,494 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore Primary School Stanmore Lane , Stanmore SO22 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School St Catherine's Road , SO23 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,604 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,213 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 | 966 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 | 850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 196 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 562 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 859 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies Kitchen Winchester | Winchester Combined Court, High Street | 100 yd | |
| Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) | Hampshire County Council, The Castle | 100 yd | |
| Tanoshii Fusion | 12 Upper High Street, Winchester | 178 yd | |
| Anita's Kitchen | 65A High Street, Winchester | 226 yd | |
| Hotel Du Vin | 14 Southgate Street, Winchester | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's | Joes, Peninsula Barracks | 44 yd | |
| The Westgate | 2 Romsey Road, Winchester | 96 yd | |
| O'Neills Also Trading As Burger Dudes | O'Neill's, 90 - 92 High Street | 220 yd | |
| The Exchange | 9 Southgate Street, Winchester | 266 yd | |
| The Old Gaol House | 11 - 11A Jewry Street, Winchester | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Fish Bar | 5 De Lunn Buildings, Jewry Street | 496 yd | |
| Catch Fish And Chips | 66 St Georges Street, Winchester | 546 yd | |
| Eighty Eights (Pka Winchester Kebab House Since 1988) | 6 Stockbridge Road, Winchester | 565 yd | |
| Light Of Bengal | 7 Andover Road, Winchester | 585 yd | |
| Oriental Star | 5 Andover Road, Winchester | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) | Co-op, 16A City Road | 479 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 120 - 121 High Street | 528 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Including Cafe | Marks And Spencer Plc, 134 - 140 High Street | 585 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, Andover Road | 700 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Winchester) JEWRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| University Of Winchester SPARKFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 591 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness Winchester THE BROOKS THE BROOKS MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| The Pilgrims School THE CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 735 yd |
| New Energy Fitness FRIARY HOUSE FRIARY HOUSE MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Winchester College COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 779 yd |
| Winchester Lido Sports Association HYDE CHURCH LANE | 825 yd | |
| The Winchester Hotel And Spa WORTHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| River Park Leisure Centre GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Peter Symonds College OWENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 949 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 | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.