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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

SO239AJ

Market Street

SO239DY

Southgate Street

SO239LX

Basingwell Street Lower

SO239RX

St Cross Road

SO239TN

Edgar Road

SO230AD

Magdalen Hill

SO230HY

Chesil Terrace

SO230JP

Northbrook Avenue

SO230QF

Nelson Road

SO230QX

Southdown Court

SO238GF

Beaumond Green

SO239PH

Bar End Road

SO239SF

Cripstead Lane

SO230QU

Bar End Road

SO238AH

St Georges Street

SO239ND

College Street

SO233SW

Colebrook Street

SO233TJ

Colebrook Street

SO239NG

College Walk

SO239SW

St James Lane

SO230QT

Fivefields Close

SO238BS

St Peter Street

SO238RJ

Eastgate Street

SO239HF

St Thomas Street

SO239JL

St Swithuns Terrace

SO239QY

Christchurch Road

SO239RQ

St Michael

SO230PX

Portal Road

SO233SP

Colebrook Street

SO238BX

St Peter Street

SO239JQ

Canon Street

SO239NQ

Wharf Hill

SO239RS

Grange Close

SO230PZ

Milland Road

SO238BG

St Georges Street

SO239HA

Great Minster Street

SO239JX

High Street

SO239LE

St Michael

SO239LY

St Michael

SO239TP

Edgar Villas

SO238HS

Trafalgar Street

SO239JP

St Swithun Street

SO239SS

Christchurch Road

SO239AY

High Street

SO239HX

St Cross Road

SO239RT

Grange Road

SO239SP

Alexandra Terrace

SO238EG

Lower Brook Street

SO239GN

St Thomas Street

SO239HG

St Thomas Mews

SO239RF

Mead Road

SO230HU

Chesil Street

SO230PY

Vale Road

SO238AJ

St Michael

SO238AT

Parchment Street

SO239DT

Southgate Street

SO239HB

Little Minster Street

SO239RE

St Cross Road

SO238UH

St Michael

SO239JB

St Cross Road

SO239RA

Whiteshute Lane

SO239SN

St James Villas

Data Sources

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