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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

SO239JU

Culver Road

SO239LP

Colebrook Place

SO239BX

High Street

SO239DH

Trafalgar Street

SO238RR

St Michael

SO239SG

Southgate Villas

SO239DF

St Michael

SO239TG

Christchurch Road

SO239DB

St Clement Street

SO239TJ

Lansdowne Avenue

SO239DW

St James Mews

SO239PG

Kingsgate Road

SO238HP

Sutton Gardens

SO238BS

St Peter Street

SO239PQ

St Cross Road

SO230QB

Dell Road

SO238EA

Eastgate Street

SO238DA

North Walls

SO239ES

The Square

SO239JG

Culverwell Gardens

SO239NA

College Street

SO238GJ

Peninsula Square

SO238AS

Parchment Street

SO239TE

Christchurch Road

SO239EX

The Square

SO238AE

Silver Hill

SO238AL

Upper Brook Street

SO239QG

Garnier Road

SO239EB

Southgate Street

SO230JS

Quarry Road

SO239HW

St Swithun Street

SO239LG

Colebrook Street

SO239PE

Canon Street

SO230QT

Fivefields Close

SO239QU

St Cross Road

SO239SW

St James Lane

SO230LU

Northbrook Avenue

SO239QD

St Faiths Road

SO239LE

St Michael

SO239JW

Canon Street

SO239HF

St Thomas Street

SO239RH

St Michael

SO239JX

High Street

SO239PW

Norman Road

SO239AF

Friary Gardens

SO239SB

Back Street

SO230QH

Gordon Avenue

SO230QE

Gordon Avenue

SO239PP

Norman Road

SO238UB

St Michael

SO230QP

Gordon Avenue

SO239TR

Christchurch Road

SO233SE

Colebrook Street

SO233TD

Colebrook Street

SO238ED

Lawn Street

SO239LQ

Paternoster Row

SO239SH

Liberty Mews

SO238AQ

Middle Brook Street

SO233SJ

Colebrook Street

SO233TA

Colebrook Street

SO239HX

St Cross Road

SO230PR

Cathedral View

SO238RB

Chilcomb Lane

SO239LN

St Michael

SO239QP

Kingsgate Road

SO238DR

Lower Brook Street

SO233SD

Colebrook Street

SO238BQ

Middle Brook Street

SO230PP

St Catherines Road

SO211RD

St Michael

SO230AD

Magdalen Hill

SO239QY

Christchurch Road

SO239QR

Romans' Road

SO239NS

Prinstead Close

SO238DF

St Michael

SO238BG

St Georges Street

SO230JG

Quarry Road

SO239SQ

Barfield Close

SO239AA

Southgate Street

SO230LE

Northbrook Avenue

SO238SA

Jewry Street

SO238AF

Kings Walk

SO239TA

Ranelagh Road

SO230AL

Old Station Approach

SO238RG

Jewry Street

SO238DD

Trinity Gardens

SO233SA

St Michael

SO230HL

Bridge Street

SO230PW

Canute Road

SO239TL

Lansdowne Avenue

SO239RT

Grange Road

SO238AR

St Michael

SO230JU

Fairdown Close

SO230JE

Highcliffe Road

SO239NU

Wolvesey Terrace

SO239LH

Colebrook Street

SO238HW

Merchants Place

SO239RE

St Cross Road

SO239EG

Gar Street

SO230QF

Nelson Road

Data Sources

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