Printers Row is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 8SJ is located in the St Bartholomew electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Printers Row, Winchester, SO23 8SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 8SR, SO23 8RZ, SO23 8SZ, SO23 8EL, SO23 9AQ, SO23 9AP, SO23 8SP, SO23 8EJ, SO23 8RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO23 8SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 46% | 48.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 54% | 51.6% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 8SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.9% 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 | 69.7% | 58.9% | -10.8% | 37.9% | 21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.8% | 23.1% | 8.3% | 44.2% | -21.1% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 12.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.5% | 44.1% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 38.1% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
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 51.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 14.7% | -6.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 51.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 17.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 88.2% | 80.7% | -7.5% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 81.7% | 67.5% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 10.2% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 11.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 81.5% | 67.5% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.6% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Printers Row was 242.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.8% higher than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Printers Row has the 10th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 14th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Printers Row, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2012-05-09 | £626,792 |
| 11 Printers Row, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2012-01-20 | £482,942 |
| 12 Printers Row, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2006-03-17 | £691,924 |
| 11 Printers Row, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2005-07-29 | £523,283 |
| 15 Printers Row, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2003-01-31 | £846,316 |
The percentage of student residents living in SO23 8SJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,045 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 | 593 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School St Catherine's Road , SO23 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,427 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 | 1,626 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 2,249 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 | 883 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 | 1,009 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 | 174 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 843 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 863 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dim T | 8 - 9 Jewry Street, Winchester | 49 yd | |
| Bangkok Bistro Winchester | 16 Jewry Street, Winchester | 49 yd | |
| Overdraft | 5 Jewry Street, Winchester | 49 yd | |
| Greens Wine Bar | 4 Jewry Street, Winchester | 49 yd | |
| Brasserie Blanc | 19 Jewry Street, Winchester | 49 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Gaol House | 11 - 11A Jewry Street, Winchester | 49 yd | |
| O'Neills Also Trading As Burger Dudes | O'Neill's, 90 - 92 High Street | 85 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak Passage, Winchester | 140 yd | |
| The Exchange | 9 Southgate Street, Winchester | 180 yd | |
| The Westgate | 2 Romsey Road, Winchester | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Fish Bar | 5 De Lunn Buildings, Jewry Street | 233 yd | |
| Catch Fish And Chips | 66 St Georges Street, Winchester | 298 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 49 Upper Brook Street, Winchester | 348 yd | |
| KFC | 47 Upper Brook Street, Winchester | 348 yd | |
| Mooboo | Unit 28, The Brooks | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) | Co-op, 16A City Road | 285 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 120 - 121 High Street | 309 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Including Cafe | Marks And Spencer Plc, 134 - 140 High Street | 362 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 454 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 2 Middle Brook Street | 454 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Winchester) JEWRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 194 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness Winchester THE BROOKS THE BROOKS MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 370 yd |
| New Energy Fitness FRIARY HOUSE FRIARY HOUSE MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| River Park Leisure Centre GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 614 yd |
| Winchester Lido Sports Association HYDE CHURCH LANE | 623 yd | |
| The Pilgrims School THE CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| Riverside Indoor Bowling Club GORDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 663 yd |
| The Winchester Hotel And Spa WORTHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Winchester College COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 735 yd |
| North Walls Recreation Ground BIRINUS ROAD | grass pitches | 859 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.