Area360 logo

Find postcode

St Paul

Interactive map displaying St Paul

About

St Paul ward sits in the southern part of Winchester, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing from post-war estates to more modern developments. The ward is bordered by the Alresford Road to the north and extends towards the water meadows and the River Itchen to the south. Its layout includes local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with schools and community facilities serving the neighbourhood.

The area is characterised by green spaces like the Winnall Moors Nature Reserve, a significant wetland habitat along the river. Transport links are provided by the Winnall interchange of the M3 motorway, which defines part of the eastern boundary. The ward functions as a practical suburb, with a distinct separation from the historic city centre's tourist focus, offering a quieter, community-oriented environment.

Area overview

On average St Paul has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Paul is £74,711 per year. There are 4 schools in St Paul: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Paul is home to around 9,992 people, with a population density of about 2,805.6 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Paul Population
9,992
Population density
2,805.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.23(+33%)
Shoplifting
10.41(+30%)
Other theft
8.31(+48%)
Other crime
7.91(+319%)
Public order
7.71(+27%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,323
83.29%
Other White
616
6.16%
Other Asian
149
1.49%
White and Asian (mixed)
127
1.27%
Indian
122
1.22%
Total population: 9,993

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,957
46.32%
Level 3 (A level)
2,795
32.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
836
9.79%
No qualifications
429
5.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
298
3.49%
Total 16+ residents: 8,542

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,025
33.31%
Owns with a mortgage
920
29.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
693
22.52%
Other social rented
261
8.48%
Other forms of private rent
80
2.6%
Total households: 3,077

Property prices in St Paul

Median price£710,000
Price per sq ft£550
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£474K – £950K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £710,000 (about £550 per square foot) in St Paul area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £2,550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Paul over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£1,025,000£552
Semi-Detached16£797,500£544
Terraced38£707,500£558
Flats33£375,000£496

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Paul

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Paul.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£840,000£312,500£775,000£612,500
2017£915,000£290,000£815,000£610,000
2018£850,000£332,500£583,000£600,000
2019£831,500£307,000£867,500£610,000
2020£925,000£435,000£875,000£625,000
2021£890,000£340,000£817,500£600,000
2022£924,000£460,000£977,500£715,000
2023£1,050,700£360,000£997,500£645,000
2024£1,050,000£455,000£940,000£720,000
2025£1,097,500£380,000£770,000£730,000
2026£892,500£395,000£797,500£625,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Paul.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Paul.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£465£442£489£470
2017£484£407£555£519
2018£509£444£549£524
2019£492£408£440£496
2020£525£530£520£502
2021£520£478£538£526
2022£642£607£598£523
2023£587£616£599£557
2024£597£555£598£563
2025£585£538£556£540
2026£502£450£512£558
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Paul.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Paul in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about St Paul

Is St Paul safe?

St Paul records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Paul?

The median sale price in St Paul is £710,000 (about £550 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St Paul?

St Paul has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 2 secondary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St Paul?

St Paul scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Paul sits around rank 29,757 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in St Paul?

The average household income in St Paul is around £74,711 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Paul?

St Paul is represented by 1 elected councillor: Lucille Thompson (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in St Paul

SO225EL

South View

SO225QH

Sarum Road

SO224NH

Sparkford Close

SO225DG

Romsey Road

SO225EH

North View

SO225FT

St Paul

SO225AB

St Pauls Hill

SO225EZ

Sarum Road

SO224NP

Milnthorpe Lane

SO225BL

Clifton Hill

SO225ER

St Pauls Hill

SO225QB

Kings Road

SO225TP

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225GY

Queens Gate

SO225HX

Royal Winchester Mews

SO224ND

Sleepers Hill

SO226SH

Conifer Close

SO225TB

Fellowes Rise

SO226RJ

Langton Close

SO226RY

Boscobel Road

SO225QD

Kilham Lane

SO225HF

Marnhull Rise

SO225DN

St Paul

SO225HT

St Paul

SO225EQ

Cheriton Road

SO225GN

Highcroft Road

SO225GH

Highcroft Road

SO225EF

Cheriton Road

SO225PU

Woodfield Drive

SO225HB

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225SY

Fellowes Rise

SO225PH

Romsey Road

SO226EJ

Cranworth Road

SO225PS

Kilham Lane

SO226RT

Hatherley Road

SO225AW

Fordington Avenue

SO224PR

Mews Lane

SO225HP

Links Road

SO224SD

Talavera Road

SO226RW

Stockbridge Road

SO225QU

Monarch Way

SO225AP

Milverton Road

SO225QZ

Sarum Road

SO225BX

Poets Way

SO225EA

Greenhill Road

SO225GE

Chilbolton Avenue

SO226SG

Fairfield Road

SO224PP

St James Terrace

SO225DR

Greenhill Road

SO224PE

George Eyston Drive

SO225PD

Kings Road

SO225EU

St James' Lane

SO224NJ

Sparkford Road

SO224NR

Milnthorpe Lane

SO226RU

Owens Road

SO226SJ

Bosinney Court

SO225FG

Marnhull Rise

SO225EG

Greenhill Road

SO225QJ

Sarum Road

SO224PA

Erskine Road

SO224DQ

Milnthorpe Lane

SO225HW

Cheriton Road

SO225EE

Greenhill Road

SO225BW

Step Terrace

SO225DE

Romsey Road

SO225HU

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225PY

Woodfield Drive

SO237BZ

Stockbridge Road

SO225TF

Fellowes Rise

SO225EN

West End Terrace

SO225DX

Greenhill Road

SO225EX

Kerrfield

SO225DD

Alison Way

SO226SF

Fairfield Road

SO225GJ

Highcroft Road

SO238UX

Upper High Street

SO225ES

Kerrfield Mews

SO226RF

St Paul

SO225PN

St Paul

SO225AH

Western Road

SO225DY

West Hill Park

SO226AE

Andover Road

SO225DT

Nursery Gardens

SO225DL

Romsey Road

SO225EW

West End Close

SO225QA

Nightingale Close

SO225ED

Greenhill Avenue

SO225BN

Clifton Road

SO225DS

Cornes Close

SO225BA

Elm Road

SO224SB

St Paul

SO225EJ

Middle Road

SO225LZ

Elm Road

SO238TP

Romsey Road

SO225AY

Cheriton Road

SO225AT

Byron Avenue

SO225PZ

Branksome Close

SO225HN

Cheriton Close

SO225AX

Cheriton Road

SO225FL

Sarum Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.