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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 189 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
189
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
93.76(+196%)
Shoplifting
39.37(+393%)
Drugs
24.8(+799%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.69(+68%)
Public order
19.35(+219%)
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 110 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in St Michael area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £3,000,000.

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
Semi-Detached16£552,500
Terraced46£635,000
Detached9£1,040,000
Flats39£295,000

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

SO230JF

Quarry Road

SO239NB

College Street

SO239TU

Lansdowne Avenue

SO230PU

Portal Road

SO239EF

Southgate Street

SO239PL

Norman Road

SO239JT

Masons Yard

SO238AH

St Georges Street

SO230PT

Vale Road

SO239PA

Garnier Road

SO239GH

St Michael

SO230HR

Quarry Road

SO239DA

High Street

SO233TH

Colebrook Street

SO239RA

Whiteshute Lane

SO239LJ

Colebrook Street

SO239LR

Colebrook Street

SO238DH

Middle Brook Street

SO230AG

Milesdown Place

SO239SN

St James Villas

SO239BG

Paternoster Row

SO239AX

High Street

SO230PY

Vale Road

SO238GQ

Gar Street

SO239JQ

Canon Street

SO239QX

Barnes Close

SO239HT

St Michael

SO230PL

Old Station Approach

SO230JL

Palm Hall Close

SO239JS

Symonds Street

SO239HU

St Swithun Street

SO239DR

St Clement Street

SO238DP

North Walls

SO239BA

High Street

SO239QH

Kingsgate Mews

SO238EB

Eastgate Street

SO239QE

Clausentum Road

SO239LX

Basingwell Street Lower

SO239ED

Norman Road

SO230JH

St Giles Hill

SO238RU

Petersfield Road

SO239SF

Cripstead Lane

SO239NT

Bar End Road

SO238BN

St Peter Street

SO239AL

Market Lane

SO233TB

Colebrook Street

SO230AH

Chesil Street

SO239HN

Kings Head Yard

SO230HX

Chesil Street

SO239NE

Wykeham Terrace

SO239SY

Christchurch Road

SO233SS

Colebrook Street

SO238UH

St Michael

SO239EQ

Edgar Terrace

SO239AJ

Market Street

SO239EL

St Michael

SO233TE

Colebrook Street

SO238GW

Sutton Gardens

SO239NF

Granville Place

SO239HA

Great Minster Street

SO239QQ

Kingsgate Road

SO239NQ

Wharf Hill

SO238BB

St Michael

SO238DS

Lawn Street

SO230QG

Nelson Road

SO239BW

Chestnut Mead

SO239SA

Christchurch Road

SO238UE

St Michael

SO239RJ

St Cross Road

SO239AZ

Cross Keys Passage

SO211GJ

Kings Lane

SO230AS

St Michael

SO239BE

Eastgate Street

SO230QW

Chalk Ridge

SO230QN

Fivefields Road

SO239TN

Edgar Road

SO239ST

Beaufort Road

SO239JL

St Swithuns Terrace

SO238AX

Albion Place

SO239RU

Five Bridges Road

SO230PZ

Milland Road

SO238RY

Jewry Street

SO230PJ

Cathedral View

SO239SJ

Edgar Road

SO239SX

Grafton Road

SO238BA

Parchment Street

SO238GL

Peninsula Square

SO230JW

Northbrook Avenue

SO230JQ

Stratton Road

SO239PU

St Cross Road

SO238EG

Lower Brook Street

SO233SN

Colebrook Street

SO238UL

St Michael

SO230JY

Alresford Road

SO239PD

Kingsgate Street

SO239AH

High Street

SO239JN

St Swithuns Villas

SO239DT

Southgate Street

SO239DZ

Southgate Street

SO239BD

St Michael

Data Sources

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