Postcode report
PO17 5AL Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About PO17 5AL: area rating, property, schools and local change
PO17 5AL is a postcode in Southwick and Wickham, Winchester, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near PO17 5AL, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around PO17 5AL are jobs and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for PO17 5AL is based on Winchester 013 Census 2021. It covers 11,747 residents, 235 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 4/10.
For property prices near PO17 5AL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the PO17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £308k from 54 rolling sales, up 5.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near PO17 5AL can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near PO17 5AL by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around PO17 5AL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about PO17 5AL
Is PO17 5AL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near PO17 5AL?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near PO17 5AL?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for PO17 5AL?
LocaleIQ matched PO17 5AL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in PO17 5AL?
The latest median sold price is £308k based on 54 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around PO17 5AL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.