Romsey Road is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 8TP is located in the St Paul electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Romsey Road, Winchester, SO23 8TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 8GH, SO23 8BH, SO23 8UT, SO23 8GL, SO23 8UX, SO22 5BJ, SO22 5BD, SO22 5BQ, SO23 8TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO23 8TP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 57.1% | 54.1% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 30.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.7% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 58.1% | 56.1% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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 8TP this area, 4.4% 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 61.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 8.3% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.6% | 61.6% | 3.0% | 33.8% | 27.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 90.9% | 91.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 83.8% | 82.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.4% | 83.8% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.5% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.9% | 37.2% | 19.7% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Romsey Road was 129.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.7% lower than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Romsey Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 28th highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £985,000 | 2024-12-05 | £979,312 |
| 10A Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-09-28 | £238,679 |
| 18 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2020-07-24 | £925,520 |
| Flat 1, 4 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2017-07-14 | £479,069 |
| Westgate View 4 Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-05-31 | £246,940 |
SO23 8TP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8TP 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 student residents living in SO23 8TP 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,008 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 | 838 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weeke Primary School Stoney Lane , Weeke SO22 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community 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 | 1,583 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community 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 | 2,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,133 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 | 876 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 | 811 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 | 210 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 645 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 901 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanoshii Fusion | 12 Upper High Street, Winchester | 86 yd | |
| Munchies Kitchen Winchester | Winchester Combined Court, High Street | 150 yd | |
| Castle Restaurant (Hampshire County Council) | Hampshire County Council, The Castle | 150 yd | |
| Anita's Kitchen | 65A High Street, Winchester | 212 yd | |
| Hotel Du Vin | 14 Southgate Street, Winchester | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westgate | 2 Romsey Road, Winchester | 3 yd | |
| Joe's | Joes, Peninsula Barracks | 98 yd | |
| O'Neills Also Trading As Burger Dudes | O'Neill's, 90 - 92 High Street | 190 yd | |
| The Exchange | 9 Southgate Street, Winchester | 280 yd | |
| The Old Gaol House | 11 - 11A Jewry Street, Winchester | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Fish Bar | 5 De Lunn Buildings, Jewry Street | 422 yd | |
| Eighty Eights (Pka Winchester Kebab House Since 1988) | 6 Stockbridge Road, Winchester | 471 yd | |
| Light Of Bengal | 7 Andover Road, Winchester | 492 yd | |
| Oriental Star | 5 Andover Road, Winchester | 492 yd | |
| Bona Fides | 9 Andover Road, Winchester | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited (Co-op) | Co-op, 16A City Road | 391 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 120 - 121 High Street | 523 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Including Cafe | Marks And Spencer Plc, 134 - 140 High Street | 580 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco Stores Ltd, Andover Road | 607 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Winchester) JEWRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness Winchester THE BROOKS THE BROOKS MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| University Of Winchester SPARKFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 666 yd |
| New Energy Fitness FRIARY HOUSE FRIARY HOUSE MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 713 yd |
| Winchester Lido Sports Association HYDE CHURCH LANE | 734 yd | |
| The Pilgrims School THE CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| The Winchester Hotel And Spa WORTHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| River Park Leisure Centre GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 830 yd |
| Winchester College COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Peter Symonds College OWENS ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 862 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.