Middle Brook Street is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 8WA is located in the St Michael electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 8AF, SO23 8AD, SO23 8TL, SO23 9AY, SO23 9JX, SO23 9LA, SO23 8AL, SO23 8EG, SO23 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO23 8WA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 58% | 8.2% | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 42% | -8.2% | 49.0% | -7.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO23 8WA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 52.5% | 47.6% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 30.9% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 50.8% | 54.3% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 27.2% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 15.5% | 8.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.5% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 8WA this area, 9.2% 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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 7.9% | 1.0% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.5% | 21.3% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 46.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 90.8% | 78.9% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 74.4% 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 | 83.2% | 74.4% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.2% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 74.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 13.3% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middle Brook Street was 1280.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 785.8% higher than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Middle Brook Street has the highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 447.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Former Post Office Sorting Premises Middle Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2014-01-30 | £2,552,561 |
SO23 8WA 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 8WA 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,386 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 | 385 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School St Catherine's Road , SO23 0PS | 3out of 4 | 998 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 | 1,601 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,676 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 | 2,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 2,633 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 | 1,203 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 | 1,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 510 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 512 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 600 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 1,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open House Deli | 4A Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 21 yd | |
| Projects Boutique And 4th St Kitchen | 6 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 25 yd | |
| Bespoke Biking Hub & Cafe | 1 - 2 Kings Walk, Winchester | 30 yd | |
| The South Downs Social | 3 - 4 Kings Walk, Winchester | 42 yd | |
| Design Junction | 5 - 6 Kings Walk, Winchester | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop On The Bridge | 1 High Street, Winchester | 135 yd | |
| The Broadway | Pitcher And Piano, 57 Colebrook Street | 147 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | 168 High Street, Winchester | 150 yd | |
| Alfies | 157 High Street, Winchester | 150 yd | |
| The Eclipse Inn | Eclipse Inn, The Square | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marse | Unit 30, The Brooks | 63 yd | |
| Mooboo | Unit 28, The Brooks | 80 yd | |
| Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes | 165A High Street, Winchester | 154 yd | |
| Catch Fish And Chips | 66 St Georges Street, Winchester | 161 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor, 165 High Street | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Plc | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 1 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 2 Middle Brook Street | 1 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Including Cafe | Marks And Spencer Plc, 134 - 140 High Street | 131 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 120 - 121 High Street | 183 yd | |
| River Mini Market | 171 High Street, Winchester | 321 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ÉNergie Fitness Winchester THE BROOKS THE BROOKS MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 87 yd |
| New Energy Fitness FRIARY HOUSE FRIARY HOUSE MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 140 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Winchester) JEWRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| The Pilgrims School THE CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 466 yd |
| River Park Leisure Centre GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 562 yd |
| Winchester College COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 567 yd |
| Riverside Indoor Bowling Club GORDON ROAD | indoor bowls | 568 yd |
| North Walls Recreation Ground BIRINUS ROAD | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Winchester Lido Sports Association HYDE CHURCH LANE | 828 yd | |
| The Winchester Hotel And Spa WORTHY LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 966 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.