Postcode report
Is SO22 4LX a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SO22 4LX: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO22 4LX is a postcode in St Luke, Winchester, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO22 4LX, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO22 4LX 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 SO22 4LX is based on Winchester 009 Census 2021. It covers 8,225 residents, 177 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 8% 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 SO22 4LX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £495k from 89 rolling sales, down 8.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SO22 4LX can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 5 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 5 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO22 4LX 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 SO22 4LX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 SO22 4LX
Is SO22 4LX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% 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 SO22 4LX?
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 SO22 4LX?
6 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 SO22 4LX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 5 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 SO22 4LX?
LocaleIQ matched SO22 4LX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO22 4LX?
The latest median sold price is £495k based on 89 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO22 4LX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.