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About

St Michael ward encompasses the historic core of Winchester, directly surrounding the famous cathedral. The area includes the cathedral's expansive grounds and the adjacent College Street, which runs along the River Itchen. This central district is defined by its medieval street pattern and a concentration of historic buildings, many constructed from the local flint and stone. The presence of the cathedral and its close influences the entire atmosphere.

The ward is primarily residential, with a mix of period housing and more modern developments integrated into the old fabric. Daily life here is closely linked to the cathedral's routines and the academic calendar of nearby Winchester College. A network of pedestrianised lanes and the tranquil riverside paths provide quiet circulation away from the main thoroughfares, with the constant sound of the cathedral bells marking the hours.

Area overview

On average St Michael has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 190 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Michael is £64,871 per year. There are 5 schools in St Michael: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Michael is home to around 8,991 people, with a population density of about 1,727.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
190
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Michael Population
8,991
Population density
1,727.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
92.43(+193%)
Shoplifting
39.93(+398%)
Drugs
23.36(+775%)
Public order
21.91(+259%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.91(+55%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,195
80.02%
Other White
709
7.89%
Other Asian
167
1.86%
White and Asian (mixed)
164
1.82%
Chinese
162
1.8%
Total population: 8,991

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,831
51.78%
Level 3 (A level)
1,016
13.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
953
12.88%
No qualifications
830
11.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
405
5.47%
Total 16+ residents: 7,399

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,128
28.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
902
22.61%
Owns with a mortgage
755
18.92%
Social rents from council
671
16.82%
Other social rented
330
8.27%
Total households: 3,990

Property prices in St Michael

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in St Michael area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Michael 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 Michael over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£752,000
Flats33£278,500
Semi-Detached14£587,500
Terraced44£605,500

10 years median price trend in St Michael

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

All postcodes in St Michael

SO233SN

Colebrook Street

SO238AE

Silver Hill

SO230QL

Gordon Avenue

SO239QR

Romans' Road

SO230AE

Highcliffe Road

SO230JA

Easthill

SO230JX

Alresford Road

SO233TF

Colebrook Street

SO239QD

St Faiths Road

SO238UQ

St Michael

SO239JA

St Cross Road

SO239PW

Norman Road

SO230JJ

St Giles Close

SO239EB

Southgate Street

SO239BD

St Michael

SO239DF

St Michael

SO239HN

Kings Head Yard

SO230PU

Portal Road

SO238DZ

Eastgate Street

SO238QX

Durngate Terrace

SO238RR

St Michael

SO238RU

Petersfield Road

SO239GH

St Michael

SO239HE

St Thomas Street

SO239RD

St Cross Road

SO239TL

Lansdowne Avenue

SO233SQ

St Michael

SO238AZ

Parchment Street

SO239DW

St James Mews

SO239HL

Canon Street

SO239HT

St Michael

SO239PD

Kingsgate Street

SO230QH

Gordon Avenue

SO233SZ

Colebrook Street

SO238UJ

St Michael

SO230AL

Old Station Approach

SO230JW

Northbrook Avenue

SO230QY

Nelson Road

SO239ED

Norman Road

SO239LQ

Paternoster Row

SO239NX

Wharf Hill

SO239BZ

St Michael

SO239LF

Dome Alley

SO239LR

Colebrook Street

SO239PG

Kingsgate Road

SO239PZ

Kingsgate Road

SO230QJ

Gordon Avenue

SO238BQ

Middle Brook Street

SO238DA

North Walls

SO238UD

St Michael

SO239AS

High Street

SO239TR

Christchurch Road

SO233SE

Colebrook Street

SO230JF

Quarry Road

SO238BB

St Michael

SO238BN

St Peter Street

SO239BT

High Street

SO239EQ

Edgar Terrace

SO239JD

St Michaels Gardens

SO239PF

College Street

SO239TG

Christchurch Road

SO238FJ

Exchange Square

SO239GZ

Kings Head Yard

SO239SR

Christchurch Road

SO230QB

Dell Road

SO238UE

St Michael

SO230PL

Old Station Approach

SO238EA

Eastgate Street

SO239AL

Market Lane

SO239JF

Culver Road

SO239PU

St Cross Road

SO239QG

Garnier Road

SO239TE

Christchurch Road

SO230PT

Vale Road

SO238SA

Jewry Street

SO239EG

Gar Street

SO239EN

Lansdowne Avenue

SO239JE

St Michaels Road

SO239JW

Canon Street

SO239QA

Kingsgate Road

SO239TW

Edgar Road

SO233SX

Colebrook Street

SO233SY

Colebrook Street

SO239AH

High Street

SO239LN

St Michael

SO211RD

St Michael

SO233TE

Colebrook Street

SO239JR

Dummer Mews

SO238DD

Trinity Gardens

SO239DR

St Clement Street

SO239EP

Market Street

SO239TU

Lansdowne Avenue

SO230HX

Chesil Street

SO239JJ

Canon Street

SO230QR

Fivefields Road

SO233SL

Colebrook Street

SO238DP

North Walls

SO239PR

St Cross Road

SO239PX

St Cross Road

SO239RU

Five Bridges Road

Data Sources

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