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About

The Worthys ward lies to the northeast of Winchester city centre, encompassing the distinct communities of Kings Worthy and Headbourne Worthy. It is a primarily residential area characterised by a mix of housing developments, local shops, and schools. The ward is bordered by the River Itchen, with water meadows and walking paths along its course providing green space. Transport links include the M3 motorway and the railway line, which runs through the area.

The landscape is marked by the presence of the Itchen Navigation, a historic canal system. St. Mary's Church in Headbourne Worthy is a notable Saxon-era building with a rare thatched roof. The ward maintains a separate village character from the city, with its own community facilities and events. Agriculture still plays a role in the surrounding land, contributing to the area's setting within the wider Hampshire countryside.

Area overview

On average The Worthys has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Worthys is £77,590 per year. The median sale price in The Worthys is £455,000 (around £459 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £330,000 and £675,250. There are 2 schools in The Worthys: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Worthys is home to around 7,031 people, with a population density of about 402.2 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Worthys Population
7,031
Population density
402.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.72(-3%)
Public order
5.55(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.4(-16%)
Burglary
4.55(+75%)
Other theft
4.27(-24%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,986
85.15%
Other White
354
5.04%
Other Asian
143
2.03%
White and Asian (mixed)
77
1.1%
Indian
75
1.07%
Total population: 7,030

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,753
49.59%
Level 3 (A level)
953
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
613
11.04%
No qualifications
480
8.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
404
7.28%
Total 16+ residents: 5,552

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
888
32.4%
Owns with a mortgage
862
31.45%
Social rents from council
259
9.45%
Other forms of private rent
234
8.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
233
8.5%
Total households: 2,741

Property prices in The Worthys

Median price: £455,000
Price per sq ft: £459
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £330K – £675K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £459 per square foot) in The Worthys area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Worthys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£735,000£475
Semi-Detached19£440,000£466
Terraced24£367,500£472
Flats14£242,000£369

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Worthys

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Worthys.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£551,500£212,000£330,000£268,500
2017£582,500£281,500£395,000£391,250
2018£670,000£289,000£360,000£483,750
2019£690,000£212,500£407,500£455,000
2020£730,000£282,500£411,000£392,500
2021£660,000£236,253£427,500£362,500
2022£675,000£235,000£485,000£410,000
2023£730,000£265,000£435,000£495,000
2024£675,000£309,000£465,000£415,000
2025£715,000£230,000£460,000£370,000
2026£720,000£295,000£441,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Worthys.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Worthys.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306£352£381£403
2017£409£389£420£443
2018£417£416£378£368
2019£415£336£389£391
2020£408£384£394£369
2021£458£361£446£376
2022£505£347£465£454
2023£522£424£465£449
2024£514£431£490£484
2025£495£390£459£474
2026£405£377£476£387
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Worthys.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Worthys in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Winchester district.

Band A£1,573
Band B£1,835
Band C£2,098
Band D£2,360
Band E£2,884
Band F£3,409
Band G£3,933
Band H£4,720

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for The Worthys ward.

Local councillors

Jackie Porter

The Worthys - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Frequently asked questions about The Worthys

Is The Worthys safe?

The Worthys records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in The Worthys?

The median sale price in The Worthys is £455,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in The Worthys?

The Worthys has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is The Worthys?

The Worthys scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in The Worthys sits around rank 26,165 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 The Worthys?

The average household income in The Worthys is around £77,590 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for The Worthys?

The Worthys is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jackie Porter (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodesin The Worthys

SO211DR

The Worthys

SO237RF

Tudor Way

SO237NX

Castle Rise

SO237NN

Cedar Close

SO237JX

School Lane

SO226HP

Swynford Way

SO237JH

Taylors Corner

SO226TA

Bethell Road

SO237FG

Bentley Close

SO237JQ

Bedfield Lane

SO237QX

Mortimer Close

SO212QZ

Burne Close

SO237PG

Brooke Close

SO237QH

Holdaway Close

SO226HD

Canitz Way

SO226FS

Venta Drive

SO212RE

Stanham Close

SO237RP

Cedarwood

SO237TF

Loader Close

SO237ND

Springvale Road

SO212QS

Rees Road

SO237PF

Fraser Road

SO237QN

London Road

SO237NH

Hinton House Drive

SO237FP

Middle Orchard

SO237PH

Fraser Road

SO226FN

Manley Road

SO212QU

Blackwell Road

SO237XR

Whiteway Close

SO237LD

Springvale Road

SO237PT

Pound Road

SO212QR

Blackwell Road

SO237JS

London Road

SO211DW

Old Rectory Gardens

SO237PU

Pound Road

SO237GQ

Eversley Gardens

SO237JU

Shroner View

SO237NS

Lovedon Lane

SO237SY

St Nicholas Rise

SO237NP

Cundell Way

SO226FZ

Roman Drive

SO237SZ

The Dell

SO226GU

Granadiers Road

SO226GR

Granadiers Road

SO212QX

Blackwell Road

SO237LL

Vale Way

SO212QT

Blackwell Road

SO237LX

The Pastures

SO212RR

Connaught Road

SO237PD

Churchill Close

SO237QP

Campion Way

SO226SP

Fishwicke Road

SO226SR

The Worthys

SO237GW

Vigus Close

SO237QQ

The Woodlands

SO226GE

Hamblin Gardens

SO212RD

Coopers Close

SO237QF

Basingstoke Road

SO212RP

Stoke Charity Road

SO237PY

Felmer Drive

SO237QE

Frampton Way

SO226GA

Roman Drive

SO237XS

Boyne Rise

SO226GQ

Morse Road

SO237LT

Springvale Road

SO237PX

Wesley Road

SO226TD

The Worthys

SO237PA

Somerville Road

SO237TP

Cloverbank

SO226TS

The Worthys

SO237LB

Springvale Road

SO237LY

Roberts Close

SO226FW

Andover Road

SO237LH

Springvale Avenue

SO237QY

Nations Hill

SO237XL

Headbourne Close

SO237NZ

North Road

SO237QS

Church Lane

SO212QP

Connaught Road

SO237LF

Springvale Road

SO237FE

Ramsay Road

SO237PR

Ramsay Road

SO211DT

Park Lane

SO237PJ

Fraser Road

SO237LG

Bentley Close

SO226TH

Myler Close

SO226LF

The Worthys

SO226HS

Andover Road

SO237QB

Hinton Fields

SO212FJ

Connaught Road

SO226FX

Andover Road

SO226TJ

Hessian Road

SO226TQ

The Worthys

SO226SX

The Worthys

SO237PW

Ramsay Road

SO237LR

Laburnum Drive

SO226TF

Daubeney Way

SO237QA

London Road

SO237LP

Fryers Close

SO237HX

Edwards Close