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SO21

WINCHESTER

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO21 covers WINCHESTER in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £796,864
1yr change ▼ 0.3%
Crime 17% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£796,864

▼ 0.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

178% above national avg

Crime Rate

67.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

17% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

135 Mbps

Property Prices in SO21

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO21 is £796,864, which is 85% above the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO21 cost 177.7% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO21 have fallen 0.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £990,549 262
Semi-detached £542,578 142
Terraced £481,241 117
Flat £235,227 43
All types £796,864 609

5-Year Price History

£791K £794K £796K £798K £801K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO21

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 67.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO21 has a crime rate 17% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
25.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
16.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO21

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO21 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Itchen Abbas Primary School Primary Good mi
Owslebury Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
South Wonston Primary School Primary Good mi
Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Otterbourne Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,201

Population

67

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO21 are 135.0 Mbps, with 90% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 52% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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135.0 Mbps

Avg Download

24.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

78%

Superfast Coverage

26%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO21 is collected by Test Valley. The Band D rate is £1,996/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SO21 — WINCHESTER

Area Summary

SO21 (WINCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£796,864, 178% above national average), low crime (17% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (135 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO21 WINCHESTER

What is the average house price in SO21 WINCHESTER?
The average house price in SO21 (WINCHESTER) is £796,864, based on 609 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 178% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.3% over the past year.
Is SO21 WINCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in SO21 is close to the national average at 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (25.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO21 WINCHESTER?
The population of SO21 (WINCHESTER) is approximately 135,201 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO21?
The average broadband download speed in SO21 is 135 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 78% of premises, ultrafast to 26%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO21 WINCHESTER?
There are 16 schools in or near SO21. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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