Winchester Road is in Bishops Waltham, Southampton and in Winchester district. SO32 1PL is located in the Bishop's Waltham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Meon Valley. This postcode has been in use since 2001-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winchester Road, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO32 1PJ, SO32 1PP, SO32 1NT, SO32 1BR, SO32 1PG, SO32 1RN, SO32 1BS, SO32 1BQ, SO32 1BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO32 1PL 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 | 51.4% | 48.6% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 51.4% | 2.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 30.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 45.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.1%) 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 | 54.6% | 62.2% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 13.8% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 28.9% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 SO32 1PL this area, 9.5% 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 45.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.5% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 7.6% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 17.9% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44% | 45.4% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 93.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 93.3% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winchester Road was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.6% lower than the Bishop's Waltham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winchester Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Bishop's Waltham and the 97th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Cottage Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-08-25 | £304,655 |
| May Cottage Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-09-30 | £293,430 |
| Mews Cottage Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-09-07 | £301,143 |
| Chase Cottage Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-05-25 | £286,678 |
| Chase Cottage Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £184,950 | 2012-11-30 | £308,445 |
SO32 1PL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
SO32 1PL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School Oak Road , Bishops Waltham SO32 1EP | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishops Waltham Infant School Oak Road , Bishops Waltham SO32 1EP | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upham Church of England Aided Primary School Upham Street , Upham SO32 1JD | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School Durley Brook Road , Durley SO32 2AR | 4out of 4 | 3,827 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School Church Road , Swanmore SO32 2PA | 3out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanmore College New Road , Swanmore SO32 2RB | 3out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 5,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa | High Street, Bishops Waltham | 1,018 yd | |
| Giorgio's | The Merchants House, 8 High Street | 1,018 yd | |
| Banks Bar And Bistro | The Old Granary, Bank Street | 1,019 yd | |
| Just In Case And Anvil Coffee Shop | Symes Corner, Bank Street | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Inn | The Priory, Winchester Road | 378 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | The Square, Bishops Waltham | 1,030 yd | |
| The Bunch Of Grapes | St Peters Street, Bishops Waltham | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauls Plaice | High Street, Bishops Waltham | 1,035 yd | |
| Silver River Takeaway | 1 Merlin Mews, Houchin Street | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Priory Service Station | 378 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd, Winchester Road | 847 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-operative Retail Services Ltd, High Street | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Park PRIORY PARK PRIORY PARK ELIZABETH WAY | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Bishop Waltham Cricket Club BISHOPS WALTHAM CRICKET CLUB BISHOPS WALTHAM CRICKET CLUB ALBANY ROAD | grass pitches | 591 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.