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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

SO233SR

Colebrook Street

SO239SD

Back Street

SO238UG

St Michael

SO238GF

Beaumond Green

SO239LT

Dome Alley

SO233SH

Colebrook Street

SO239ND

College Street

SO233SX

Colebrook Street

SO239JP

St Swithun Street

SO239LY

St Michael

SO238UJ

St Michael

SO238DG

Upper Brook Street

SO233SF

Colebrook Street

SO239HG

St Thomas Mews

SO230JR

Northbrook Close

SO230QL

Gordon Avenue

SO230HH

St Giles Hill

SO238US

St Michael

SO230HY

Chesil Terrace

SO239TT

Beaufort Road

SO239LF

Dome Alley

SO239PX

St Cross Road

SO239TY

Christchurch Road

SO238AA

Parchment Street

SO233SP

Colebrook Street

SO239HH

St Clement Street

SO238BL

Barfield Close

SO238GH

Mons Court

SO233SU

Colebrook Street

SO230AE

Highcliffe Road

SO239BZ

St Michael

SO239BQ

St Michael

SO238DN

St Peter Street

SO230JD

Petersfield Road

SO239QF

Priors Barton

SO239RB

Edward Road

SO239BU

St Michael

SO239NL

Domum Road

SO239LL

St Michael

SO239BT

High Street

SO230QJ

Gordon Avenue

SO238GE

Constables Gate

SO239HB

Little Minster Street

SO238RA

St Catherines View

SO239EH

Southgate Street

SO238AZ

Parchment Street

SO238DT

Lawn Street

SO239PS

St Cross Road

SO238QY

The Brooks

SO239EP

Market Street

SO238UD

St Michael

SO238FA

St Georges Street

SO238FJ

Exchange Square

SO233SY

Colebrook Street

SO230JN

Baring Road

SO239TP

Edgar Villas

SO239JD

St Michaels Gardens

SO230JJ

St Giles Close

SO239WW

Wharf Hill

SO239TD

Ranelagh Road

SO239SE

Cripstead Lane

SO233SQ

St Michael

Data Sources

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