A LUCKY Winchester resident has scooped an early festive treat of £60,000, thanks to their postcode.

The winner, who lives on Hyde Street, was announced after SO23 8SD was named as a winning postcode with People’s Postcode Lottery on Wednesday December 11.

The identity of the winner has not been revealed.

The prize was drawn as part of People’s Postcode Lottery’s special Christmas campaign. One lucky postcode is being drawn each day in December with every player in that postcode winning a whopping £30,000 per ticket.

Offering his congratulations, People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Danyl Johnson, said: “This time of year can be especially busy and sometimes really expensive. Hopefully our winner today can use the money to treat themselves or their family with some festive treats ahead of the big day.

“Winning £60,000 just before Christmas is such an exciting gift! It’s also amazing knowing that thanks to our players, local causes and charities are being supported too. It’s a real win all round for everyone!”

A minimum of 32 per cent of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have helped raise more than £500 million to date for good causes across Great Britain and internationally. This draw was promoted on behalf of Postcode Neighbourhood Trust.