St Cross Road is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 9RJ 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 St Cross Road, Winchester, SO23 9RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 9RF, SO23 9RG, SO23 9RS, SO23 9SB, SO23 9RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO23 9RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.7% | 25.8% | -5.9% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 44.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 13.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 45.8% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 31.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 15% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 5.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 8.9% | -1.7% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.3% | 55.3% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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 | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.7% | 92.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 88.6% | 84.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.4% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 87.1% | 85.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 11.5% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 0% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Cross Road was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% lower than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Cross Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 80th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Argyll Court, 142 St Cross Road, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-01-24 | £290,491 |
| St Cross Grange 140 St Cross Road, Winchester, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £3,716,935 | 2023-09-20 | £3,622,883 |
| 1 The Coach House St Cross Road, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-06-24 | £720,610 |
| Flat 9 Argyll Court, 142 St Cross Road, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-10-05 | £361,878 |
| Flat 4 Argyll Court, 142 St Cross Road, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2018-08-08 | £408,954 |
SO23 9RJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 9RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 144 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore Primary School Stanmore Lane , Stanmore SO22 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 436 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 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Olivers Battery Primary School Austen Avenue , Olivers Battery SO22 4HP | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester Oliver's Battery Road North , SO22 4JB | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School St Catherine's Road , SO23 0PS | 3out of 4 | 2,128 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 | 2,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,062 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 | 2,900 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 | 2,510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 1,506 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 2,845 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handlebar Cafe | Garnier Road, Winchester | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell Inn | 83 St Cross Road, Winchester | 320 yd | |
| St Cross Symondians Cricket Club | Cricket Ground, St Cross Road | 685 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Plaice | 81 St Cross Road, Winchester | 320 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Green Jackets Ground CRICKET GROUND CRICKET GROUND ST CROSS ROAD | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Winchester College (Ridding Meads Playing Fields) Kingsgate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,003 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 | 38.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.7% |
| 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 | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.