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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

SO239SG

Southgate Villas

SO230JR

Northbrook Close

SO230QA

Milland Road

SO233SF

Colebrook Street

SO238GG

Archery Lane

SO239AU

St Michael

SO239BX

High Street

SO239LT

Dome Alley

SO239PS

St Cross Road

SO239SQ

Barfield Close

SO239TH

Christchurch Gardens

SO230JT

Highmount Close

SO230JU

Fairdown Close

SO230JY

Alresford Road

SO233TG

Colebrook Street

SO238AL

Upper Brook Street

SO238US

St Michael

SO239AA

Southgate Street

SO230JL

Palm Hall Close

SO238AX

Albion Place

SO238BE

St Georges Street

SO239EL

St Michael

SO230AS

St Michael

SO230JS

Quarry Road

SO230PW

Canute Road

SO238DR

Lower Brook Street

SO239BG

Paternoster Row

SO239LJ

Colebrook Street

SO239NF

Granville Place

SO239RJ

St Cross Road

SO230QG

Nelson Road

SO233SR

Colebrook Street

SO239SJ

Edgar Road

SO233SB

Colebrook Street

SO238AS

Parchment Street

SO238DS

Lawn Street

SO238GJ

Peninsula Square

SO238QY

The Brooks

SO239PA

Garnier Road

SO238RY

Jewry Street

SO239LH

Colebrook Street

SO239NP

Bar End Road

SO239PL

Norman Road

SO239QP

Kingsgate Road

SO230JB

Easthill

SO233SU

Colebrook Street

SO238AQ

Middle Brook Street

SO239LD

St Michael

SO239QH

Kingsgate Mews

SO230PP

St Catherines Road

SO239NE

Wykeham Terrace

SO238EB

Eastgate Street

SO238RA

St Catherines View

SO239JN

St Swithuns Villas

SO239SL

Compton Road

SO239WW

Wharf Hill

SO238GW

Sutton Gardens

SO239BQ

St Michael

SO239BU

St Michael

SO239LP

Colebrook Place

SO239NR

Bar End Road

SO239NS

Prinstead Close

SO239PQ

St Cross Road

SO239TJ

Lansdowne Avenue

SO230JD

Petersfield Road

SO230QD

St Leonards Road

SO238DN

St Peter Street

SO239HQ

St Thomas Street

SO238BW

St Peter Street

SO238GE

Constables Gate

SO239HR

Penarth Place

SO239LG

Colebrook Street

SO239QZ

Long Close

SO239SE

Cripstead Lane

SO230QE

Gordon Avenue

SO238BL

Barfield Close

SO238FA

St Georges Street

SO238ZB

Trafalgar Street

SO239LS

Dome Alley

SO239QQ

Kingsgate Road

SO239TZ

Christchurch Road

SO230JE

Highcliffe Road

SO230LE

Northbrook Avenue

SO230QP

Gordon Avenue

SO233SD

Colebrook Street

SO239JU

Culver Road

SO239NU

Wolvesey Terrace

SO239SU

Christchurch Road

SO233SJ

Colebrook Street

SO239AF

Friary Gardens

SO239QX

Barnes Close

SO239SA

Christchurch Road

SO230JN

Baring Road

SO230QS

Fivefields Road

SO233TB

Colebrook Street

SO238AU

Parchment Street

SO230HH

St Giles Hill

SO230JH

St Giles Hill

SO233SG

Colebrook Street

SO238RB

Chilcomb Lane

Data Sources

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