Wharf Hill is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 9NQ is located in the St Michael electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wharf Hill, Winchester, SO23 9NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 9NF, SO23 9NJ, SO23 9NU, SO23 0PJ, SO23 9NT, SO23 0JA, SO23 0HY, SO23 0PR, SO23 0HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO23 9NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.5% | 48.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO23 9NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 56.5% | 50.9% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.4% | 33% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 9.9% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (88%) 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 | 50.5% | 54% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 34% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 9NQ this area, 2.2% 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 56.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.4% | 2.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -16.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11.6% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 25.1% | 20.4% | -4.7% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.1% | 56.7% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 22.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 96.7% | 92.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 91.6% | 81.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 81.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 38.5% | 46.2% | -7.7% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharf Hill was 182.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% higher than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wharf Hill has the 14th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 21st highest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £504,000 | 2024-08-12 | £495,944 |
| 25 Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-07-05 | £436,329 |
| 49 Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £406,000 | 2023-06-30 | £407,240 |
| 27 Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-03-01 | £475,894 |
| 21 Wharf Hill, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-08-27 | £402,041 |
SO23 9NQ 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 9NQ 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 | 106 |
| Other | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School St Catherine's Road , SO23 0PS | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winnall Primary School Garbett Road , Winnall SO23 0NY | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School Gordon Road , SO23 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,040 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 | 1,198 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore Primary School Stanmore Lane , Stanmore SO22 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,623 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 | 2,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,217 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 | 1,901 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 | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 255 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 322 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chesil Rectory Restaurant | 1 Chesil Street, Winchester | 327 yd | |
| Friends Meeting House | 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester | 370 yd | |
| Inn The Park | Abbey Mill, Colebrook Street | 370 yd | |
| 21 Sushi | 21 Bridge Street, Winchester | 430 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 1 Bridge Street, Winchester | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Room | 12 Colebrook Street, Winchester | 370 yd | |
| The Wykeham Arms | 75 Kingsgate Street, Winchester | 556 yd | |
| Crown And Anchor | 168 High Street, Winchester | 566 yd | |
| Alfies | 157 High Street, Winchester | 566 yd | |
| The Broadway | Pitcher And Piano, 57 Colebrook Street | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Gastronomia Also Trading As Sergio Cook For You | 6 Bridge Street, Winchester | 459 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor, 165 High Street | 553 yd | |
| Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes | 165A High Street, Winchester | 571 yd | |
| Marse | Unit 30, The Brooks | 751 yd | |
| Mooboo | Unit 28, The Brooks | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Mini Market | 171 High Street, Winchester | 459 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 712 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 2 Middle Brook Street | 712 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Including Cafe | Marks And Spencer Plc, 134 - 140 High Street | 725 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 120 - 121 High Street | 764 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester College COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| The Pilgrims School THE CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 447 yd |
| The Garrison Ground BAR END ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Kingsgate Tennis Club DOMUM ROAD | tennis courts | 505 yd |
| Winchester Sports Stadium WINCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND WINCHESTER UNIVERSITY SPORTS GROUND MILLAND ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks | 571 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness Winchester THE BROOKS THE BROOKS MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| King George V Playing Field GORDON AVENUE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Winchester College (Ridding Meads Playing Fields) Kingsgate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 828 yd |
| New Energy Fitness FRIARY HOUSE FRIARY HOUSE MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 831 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 | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.9% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.