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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

SO239DZ

Southgate Street

SO239NJ

Wharf Hill

SO230JG

Quarry Road

SO230LU

Northbrook Avenue

SO238AF

Kings Walk

SO238BP

St Peter Street

SO238GL

Peninsula Square

SO238HP

Sutton Gardens

SO239BA

High Street

SO239NA

College Street

SO239RH

St Michael

SO230AG

Milesdown Place

SO233ST

Colebrook Street

SO238GQ

Gar Street

SO238RD

St Michael

SO238RE

Eastgate Street

SO238UG

St Michael

SO239AZ

Cross Keys Passage

SO239EH

Southgate Street

SO239HU

St Swithun Street

SO239TY

Christchurch Road

SO233TH

Colebrook Street

SO230DA

Chesil Wood

SO238AR

St Michael

SO239EF

Southgate Street

SO239NL

Domum Road

SO239RB

Edward Road

SO239ST

Beaufort Road

SO238AP

St Michael

SO239DA

High Street

SO239DH

Trafalgar Street

SO239JT

Masons Yard

SO239LL

St Michael

SO239NB

College Street

SO239PE

Canon Street

SO239SX

Grafton Road

SO239TD

Ranelagh Road

SO233TA

Colebrook Street

SO238HW

Merchants Place

SO239QE

Clausentum Road

SO239SY

Christchurch Road

SO239BH

Bridge Street

SO238ED

Lawn Street

SO238UB

St Michael

SO239BE

Eastgate Street

SO239BN

Bar End Road

SO239ES

The Square

SO239NN

Domum Road

SO239SB

Back Street

SO233SS

Colebrook Street

SO239HW

St Swithun Street

SO239JS

Symonds Street

SO239QF

Priors Barton

SO230JQ

Stratton Road

SO238DU

Union Street

SO230HR

Quarry Road

SO233SH

Colebrook Street

SO238DT

Lawn Street

SO238UL

St Michael

SO239BL

High Street

SO239HJ

St Thomas Street

SO239SD

Back Street

SO230PR

Cathedral View

SO239EX

The Square

SO239QB

St Faiths Road

SO239TS

Barnes Close

SO239TT

Beaufort Road

SO230HL

Bridge Street

SO238AA

Parchment Street

SO238DF

St Michael

SO238FL

Tanner Street

SO230PJ

Cathedral View

SO238BA

Parchment Street

SO238GH

Mons Court

SO239BW

Chestnut Mead

SO239TA

Ranelagh Road

SO211GJ

Kings Lane

SO233TD

Colebrook Street

SO238DG

Upper Brook Street

SO238DH

Middle Brook Street

SO239DB

St Clement Street

SO239JG

Culverwell Gardens

SO239PP

Norman Road

SO230AH

Chesil Street

SO230QN

Fivefields Road

SO230QW

Chalk Ridge

SO238DQ

Middle Brook Street

SO239AX

High Street

SO239NT

Bar End Road

SO239RG

Hubert Road

SO230HZ

Chilcomb Place

SO230PS

St Catherines Road

SO230QQ

Gordon Avenue

SO233SA

St Michael

SO239HH

St Clement Street

SO239HP

St Cross Road

SO239LZ

College Street

SO239QU

St Cross Road

SO239SH

Liberty Mews

SO238RG

Jewry Street

Data Sources

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