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About

St Luke ward is a residential area located to the east of Winchester city centre, primarily consisting of housing estates built in the mid-20th century. The ward is bordered by Andover Road to the north and includes the neighbourhoods around Stanmore and Winnall. Its housing is largely a mix of semi-detached and terraced homes, with a significant amount of social housing. The area serves as a practical residential zone for the city, with a functional rather than historic character.

A notable local feature is the Winnall Moors nature reserve, a wetland area managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. The ward contains several primary schools and local convenience shops catering to daily needs. Public green spaces, including play areas and the recreational grounds near the River Itchen, provide open areas for residents. It is a straightforward, community-focused part of Winchester with essential amenities.

Area overview

On average St Luke has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Luke is £64,334 per year. There are 2 schools in St Luke: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Luke is home to around 6,205 people, with a population density of about 4,917.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
43.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Luke Population
6,205
Population density
4,917.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.65(+9%)
Public order
7.74(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.48(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.71(-42%)
Other theft
3.06(-45%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,235
84.37%
Other White
310
5%
Other Asian
107
1.72%
Indian
74
1.19%
Bangladeshi
70
1.13%
Total population: 6,205

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
1,731
33.82%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,400
27.35%
No qualifications
742
14.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
570
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
411
8.03%
Total 16+ residents: 5,118

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
791
35.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
472
20.94%
Owns outright
356
15.79%
Owns with a mortgage
339
15.04%
Other social rented
223
9.89%
Total households: 2,254

Property prices in St Luke

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 in St Luke area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,000 up to £1,237,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Luke in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Luke over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced9£480,000
Detached7£637,500
Flats6£188,750
Semi-Detached18£371,250

10 years median price trend in St Luke

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Luke.

All postcodes in St Luke

SO224BG

Drayton Street

SO224BS

Stanmore Lane

SO224QE

The Valley

SO224BT

Stanmore Lane

SO224DZ

Wolfe Close

SO224FS

The Valley

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.