Postcode report
SO21 1EX Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Winchester
About SO21 1EX: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO21 1EX 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 1EX, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO21 1EX 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 1EX is based on Winchester 010 Census 2021. It covers 9,751 residents, 159 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 10% 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 1EX, 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 1EX can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO21 1EX 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 SO21 1EX 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 SO21 1EX
Is SO21 1EX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% 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 1EX?
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 SO21 1EX?
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 1EX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SO21 1EX?
LocaleIQ matched SO21 1EX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO21 1EX?
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 1EX?
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.