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St Luke

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 60 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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Luke Population

6,205

Population density

4,917.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.78(+13%)

Public order

7.9(+29%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.67(-60%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.35(-32%)

Other theft

2.42(-57%)

South East average

Demographics

British

5,235

84.37%

Other White

310

Other Asian

107

1.72%

Indian

1.19%

Bangladeshi

1.13%

Total population: 6,205

Economics

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

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 33 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in St Luke area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £1,237,500.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	5	£720,000	£638,000	£640,000	£910,000	£1,078,000
Flats	4	£188,750	£174,325	£183,625	£200,000	£224,000
Semi-Detached	20	£385,000	£273,250	£338,563	£429,125	£501,250
Terraced	4	£488,375	£314,750	£353,750	£764,438	£1,142,888

10 years median price trend in St Luke

All postcodes in St Luke

SO224DL

Bailey Close

SO225SA

Knights Crescent

SO225SR

Pitt Road

SO225ST

Stopher Walk

SO224FH

Cavalry Gardens

SO224EQ

Wavell Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail