SO21 Postcode District
SO21 is the Postcode District for Colden Common, Winchester Hampshire
The SO21 postcode district is located in the SO Southampton postal area, SO21 has a population of 20,875 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 104.68 square miles (271.13 square kilometres or 66,997.59 acres).
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District overview
In the SO21 postcode district in Hampshire, the primary settlement is Winchester, which has the highest count of 18. Other significant settlements in this district include Colden Common, Owslebury, and Twyford. The most significant Postal Town in this district is Winchester. The county in which this district lies is Hampshire, which is in England.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SO21 1, covers Colden Common and Twyford and Owslebury in Hampshire.
The sector SO21 2, covers Otterbourne and Sparsholt and Hursley and Compton and Crawley in Hampshire.
The sector SO21 3, covers Sutton Scotney and South Wonston and Micheldever and Barton Stacey in Hampshire.
The post town for this district is WINCHESTER.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Winchester District (B) (685 postal codes), followed by the Test Valley District area (43 postal codes), and finally, the Basingstoke and Deane District (B) area (8 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 2.66 | S |
| New Alresford | 6.27 | E |
| Whitchurch | 9.10 | N |
| Eastleigh | 9.27 | SSW |
| Andover | 10.62 | NW |
| Bishop's Waltham | 10.79 | SSE |
| Romsey | 11.45 | SW |
| Hedge End | 12.89 | S |
| Southampton | 14.17 | SSW |
| Alton | 14.70 | ENE |
| Wickham | 14.74 | SSE |
| Totton | 14.87 | SSW |
| Basingstoke | 14.93 | NE |
| Petersfield | 17.31 | ESE |
| Ludgershall | 17.56 | NW |
| Fareham | 18.02 | SSE |
| Tidworth | 18.44 | WNW |
| Horndean | 18.51 | SE |
| Tadley | 18.99 | NNE |
| Bordon | 19.27 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 772
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colden Common | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 96 |
| Sutton Scotney | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 63 |
| Twyford | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 60 |
| Otterbourne | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 47 |
| South Wonston | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 47 |
| Micheldever | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 32 |
| Sparsholt | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 32 |
| Hursley | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 28 |
| Barton Stacey | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 28 |
| Owslebury | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 27 |
| Compton | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 26 |
| Itchen Abbas | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 22 |
| Shawford | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 18 |
| Micheldever Station | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 18 |
| Crawley | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 17 |
| WINCHESTER | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 15 |
| Easton | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 14 |
| Sutton Scotney | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 14 |
| Worthy Down | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 14 |
| Martyr Worthy | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 10 |
| Stoke Charity | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 8 |
| Owslebury | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 7 |
| East Stratton | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 7 |
| Micheldever | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 7 |
| Sutton Scotney | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 6 |
| Shawford | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 5 |
| Morestead | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 5 |
| Abbots Worthy | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 5 |
| Avington | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 5 |
| Crawley | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 4 |
| Hursley | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 4 |
| Twyford | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 4 |
| Colden Common | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 4 |
| West Stratton | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 4 |
| Weston Colley | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 3 |
| Barton Stacey | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 3 |
| Otterbourne | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 3 |
| Otterbourne | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 3 |
| Kings Worthy | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 3 |
| Chilcomb | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 3 |
| Easton | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 3 |
| Martyr Worthy | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 3 |
| Chilcomb | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 2 |
| Shawford | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 2 |
| Woodmancott | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 2 |
| Abbots Worthy | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 2 |
| Avington | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 2 |
| WINCHESTER | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 2 |
| Morestead | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 2 |
| Itchen Abbas | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 2 |
| Kings Worthy | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 2 |
| Compton | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 2 |
| Micheldever | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 1 |
| Kings Worthy | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
| Stoke Charity | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 1 |
| Weston Colley | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 1 |
| Wonston | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 1 |
| Wonston | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 1 |
| South Wonston | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 1 |
| WINCHESTER | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
| Sparsholt | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 1 |
| Compton | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 1 |
| Colden Common | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
| Twyford Moors | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
| Crawley | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 1 |
| Crawley | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 1 |
| Owslebury Bottom | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
| Owslebury Bottom | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
| WINCHESTER | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
| Weston Colley | WINCHESTER | SO21 3 | 1 |
| WINCHESTER | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
| Worthy Down | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 1 |
| Crawley | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 1 |
| Kings Worthy | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 1 |
| Kings Worthy | WINCHESTER | SO21 2 | 1 |
| Temple Valley | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
| Chilcomb | WINCHESTER | SO21 1 | 1 |
Street list for SO21
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| ALRESFORD ROAD A31 | 153 |
| TELEGRAPH WAY | 43 |
| FARM ROAD | 34 |
| BASINGSTOKE ROAD A33 | 31 |
| COCUM ROAD | 31 |
| FIVE BRIDGES ROAD | 24 |
| ORCHARD CLOSE | 22 |
| BADGERS BOLT | 21 |
| ELLIS DRIVE | 20 |
| SADDLERS CLOSE | 19 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 853 |
| Other theft | 338 |
| Vehicle crime | 220 |
| Burglary | 170 |
| Public order | 160 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 |
| Drugs | 104 |
| Other crime | 55 |
| Theft from the person | 35 |
| Possession of weapons | 30 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 3 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | WINCHESTER | TWYFORD | 6 | SO21 1NH | View map |
Schools in the district
Itchen Abbas Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Lane , Itchen Abbas , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 1BE
Headteacher: Mr Rob Bogan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Owslebury Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Beech Grove , Owslebury , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 1LS
Headteacher: Mr Jon Flynn (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Road , Twyford , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 1QQ
Headteacher: Mrs Sophie Davies (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Shepherds Down Special School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Shepherds Lane , Compton , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 2AJ
Headteacher: Mrs Deborah Gooderham (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Compton Street , Compton , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 2AS
Headteacher: Mr David Ware (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Otterbourne Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Main Road , Otterbourne , Otterbourne Primary School , Otterbourne, Winchester
Postcode: SO21 2EQ
Headteacher: Mr Martin Geraghty (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
John Keble Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hursley Park Road , Hursley , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 2LA
Headteacher: Mrs Amber Vidler (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sparsholt College Hampshire
Phase: 16 plus
Address:
Westley Lane , Sparsholt , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 2NF
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Milburn (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Sparsholt Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Woodman Lane , Sparsholt , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 2NR
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Hanratty (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Micheldever CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Street , Micheldever , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 3DB
Headteacher: Mr Thomas Johnston (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
South Wonston Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Downs Road , South Wonston , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 3EH
Headteacher: Mrs Jessica Lott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Green , Roberts Road , Barton Stacey , Winchester
Postcode: SO21 3RY
Headteacher: Mr Lee Stangroom (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit 6 | THE CALVERT CENTRE, ROWNEST WOOD LANE, WOODMANCOTT, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, SO21 3BN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Periosouth | HAMPSHIRE SPECIALIST DENTAL CENTRE, 1-3 THE OLD STABLES, POLES LANE, BUNSTEAD BARNS, HURSLEY, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, SO21 2LL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gratton Surgery | SUTTON SCOTNEY, EAST STRATTON, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, SO21 3LE | GP PRACTICE | Call 01962 760394 |
| 2 | Twyford Surgery | HAZELEY ROAD, TWYFORD, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, SO21 1QY | GP PRACTICE | Call 01962 712906 |
| 3 | South Wonston Surgery | 67 DOWN'S ROAD, SOUTH WONSTON, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, SO21 3EW | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01962 760236 |
| 4 | Spring Lane Surgey | 45 SPRING LANE, COLDEN COMMON, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, SO21 1SB | BRANCH SURGERY | Call 01962 712202 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmacy Twyford Surgery | TWYFORD PARISH HALL, HAZELEY ROAD, TWYFORD, WINCHESTER, HAMPSHIRE, SO21 1QY | PHARMACY | Call 01962 712202 |
| 2 | Colden Chemist | 19 SPRING LANE, COLDEN COMMON, WINCHESTER, SO21 1SD | PHARMACY | Call 01962 715300 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £1,033,666 | 87 | £989,681 | 94 | £954,512 | 82 | £941,118 | 121 |
| Semi-detached | £551,331 | 51 | £577,145 | 53 | £494,640 | 42 | £537,173 | 52 |
| Terraced | £493,781 | 38 | £483,368 | 43 | £474,981 | 39 | £433,849 | 48 |
| Flats | £215,338 | 13 | £220,447 | 19 | £284,262 | 11 | £232,304 | 23 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Micheldever
CRS Code: MIC
Operator: SW
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Shawford
CRS Code: SHW
Operator: SW
Line: South Western Main Line
Company: South Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M3 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.41
Average Driving Distance: 5.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 147
M3 J9
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.21
Average Driving Distance: 5.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 550
M3 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.44
Average Driving Distance: 5.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 709
M3 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.48
Average Driving Distance: 6.02
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 544
M3 J10
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.50
Average Driving Distance: 5.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 695
M3 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.16
Average Driving Distance: 6.27
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 440
M27 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 8.32
Average Driving Distance: 5.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 81
M3 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.39
Average Driving Distance: 8.58
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 194
M3 J6
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.26
Average Driving Distance: 10.08
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 29
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SO21 1 | Winchester Delivery Office |
| SO21 2 | Winchester Delivery Office |
| SO21 3 | Winchester Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | O | 2 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| S | O | 2 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marwell Wildlife | Wildlife | Safari Park / Zoo / Aquarium / Aviary | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the SO21 postal code is Colden Common followed by Sutton Scotney, and Twyford.
The SO21 Postcode shares a border with RG28 (WHITCHURCH, Hurstbourne Priors, Laverstoke), SP11 (ANDOVER, Ludgershall, Picket Piece), SO22 (WINCHESTER, Littleton), SO23 (WINCHESTER, Kings Worthy, Headbourne Worthy), SO32 (Bishops Waltham, Botley, Swanmore), SO50 (EASTLEIGH, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak), SO53 (Chandler's Ford), SO24 (ALRESFORD, Ropley, Cheriton), RG25 (Overton, North Waltham, Upton Grey), SO20 (Kings Somborne, Middle Wallop, STOCKBRIDGE) and SO51 (ROMSEY, West Wellow, Ampfield).
Maps and visuals
