Postcode report
SO21 1DR Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SO21 1DR: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO21 1DR is a postcode in The Worthys, Winchester, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO21 1DR, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO21 1DR are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 SO21 1DR is based on Winchester 002 Census 2021. It covers 6,945 residents, 85 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 70% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 15% 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 10/10.
For property prices near SO21 1DR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO21 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £315k from 63 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO21 1DR can compare 2 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 1 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO21 1DR by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SO21 1DR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 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 SO21 1DR
Is SO21 1DR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% 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 SO21 1DR?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SO21 1DR?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SO21 1DR?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SO21 1DR?
LocaleIQ matched SO21 1DR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO21 1DR?
The latest median sold price is £315k based on 63 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO21 1DR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.