Test Valley vs Winchester
A side-by-side comparison of the Test Valley and Winchesterlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Test Valley is the more populous; council tax is lower in Test Valley; Winchester has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Test Valley | Winchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 130,492 | 127,444 |
| Density | 208/km² | 193/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,306 | £2,360 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 80% | 100% |
| Aged under 16 | 18% | 18% |
| Aged 16–64 | 61% | 61% |
| Aged 65+ | 21% | 21% |