POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SO21 1FY postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 20 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 02 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £353,750Based on 10 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Jan 2026
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 20 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 10 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Jan 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
4 within 400mSO21 1FY links 4 transport stops within 400m and 18 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Vears Lane (BCT) at about 105m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
5 within 1200mSO21 1FY currently links 5 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 2 nightlife, 1 food and drink, 1 grocery. The closest mapped place is Colden Pharmacy at about 477m. The current amenity availability signal scores 45/100.
Jobs
2,634 online job adverts observedWinchester local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SO21 1FY in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
20 nearby school rows20 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SO21 1FY. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 8SO21 1FY has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 8 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 80, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 58 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£353,750
Strong sample. Based on 10 sales · Latest sale in data: 02 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SO21 1FY, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 45/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Nightlife
2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).
Amenity group
Food and drink
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (1).
Amenity group
Grocery
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (1).
Amenity group
Health
1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (1).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Health
Colden Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 19, Spring Lane, Colden Common, Winchester.
Nightlife
Rising Sun
Pub at Spring Lane, Colden Common, Winchester.
Nightlife
Fishers Pond (Vintage Inns)
Pub at 183, Main Road, Winchester.
Food and drink
Mayflower Takeaway
Fast Food at Unit 2, Saint Vigor Way, Colden Common, Winchester.
Grocery
The Co-operative Food
Convenience at Saint Vigor Way, Colden Common, Winchester.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Barton Stacey Church of England Primary School
Primary option in SO21 3RY. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Compton All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary option in SO21 2AS. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Itchen Abbas Primary School
Primary option in SO21 1BE. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SO21 1FY before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SO21 1FY.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SO21 1FY with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SO21 1FY.
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Ask vetted agents
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