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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

SO239JR

Dummer Mews

SO230QU

Bar End Road

SO230QA

Milland Road

SO238AU

Parchment Street

SO239NP

Bar End Road

SO238RJ

Eastgate Street

SO239LZ

College Street

SO239SL

Compton Road

SO239RD

St Cross Road

SO233TG

Colebrook Street

SO239LD

St Michael

SO238AT

Parchment Street

SO239TS

Barnes Close

SO230PS

St Catherines Road

SO239GN

St Thomas Street

SO239SR

Christchurch Road

SO239JJ

Canon Street

SO238DQ

Middle Brook Street

SO239JB

St Cross Road

SO239TZ

Christchurch Road

SO239HP

St Cross Road

SO239PF

College Street

SO239QB

St Faiths Road

SO230QX

Southdown Court

SO238ZB

Trafalgar Street

SO239BL

High Street

SO238BP

St Peter Street

SO230DA

Chesil Wood

SO238BX

St Peter Street

SO239HJ

St Thomas Street

SO233ST

Colebrook Street

SO238BW

St Peter Street

SO239AY

High Street

SO230QR

Fivefields Road

SO239HE

St Thomas Street

SO230JP

Northbrook Avenue

SO230QS

Fivefields Road

SO239RF

Mead Road

SO239SS

Christchurch Road

SO239NN

Domum Road

SO239QZ

Long Close

SO230JB

Easthill

SO239NX

Wharf Hill

SO238AJ

St Michael

SO239JF

Culver Road

SO230HU

Chesil Street

SO230JX

Alresford Road

SO239PR

St Cross Road

SO239QA

Kingsgate Road

SO239NG

College Walk

SO238FL

Tanner Street

SO233SB

Colebrook Street

SO230JA

Easthill

SO233SG

Colebrook Street

SO238DU

Union Street

SO239HR

Penarth Place

SO239DY

Southgate Street

SO239RX

St Cross Road

SO239BH

Bridge Street

SO238AP

St Michael

SO239RG

Hubert Road

SO238UQ

St Michael

SO239HQ

St Thomas Street

SO239NJ

Wharf Hill

SO239TH

Christchurch Gardens

SO238GG

Archery Lane

SO239JE

St Michaels Road

SO233SZ

Colebrook Street

SO239AS

High Street

SO230JT

Highmount Close

SO233SW

Colebrook Street

SO239HL

Canon Street

SO238HS

Trafalgar Street

SO239PZ

Kingsgate Road

SO239NR

Bar End Road

SO233TF

Colebrook Street

SO233SL

Colebrook Street

SO239TW

Edgar Road

SO239AU

St Michael

SO239SP

Alexandra Terrace

SO239EN

Lansdowne Avenue

SO230QD

St Leonards Road

SO230HZ

Chilcomb Place

SO230QQ

Gordon Avenue

SO239RS

Grange Close

SO238RE

Eastgate Street

SO239SU

Christchurch Road

SO238BE

St Georges Street

SO230PX

Portal Road

SO238RD

St Michael

SO239JA

St Cross Road

SO239PH

Bar End Road

SO239LS

Dome Alley

SO238QX

Durngate Terrace

SO239RQ

St Michael

SO238DZ

Eastgate Street

SO239GZ

Kings Head Yard

SO230QY

Nelson Road

SO239BN

Bar End Road

SO233TJ

Colebrook Street

Data Sources

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