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The Worthys

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% 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 £77,472 per year. 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
15%
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

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in The Worthys area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Worthys 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 The Worthys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£660,000
Flats11£230,000
Semi-Detached22£442,500
Terraced16£355,000

10 years median price trend in The Worthys

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Worthys.

All postcodes in The Worthys

SO237NE

Larch Close

SO226TB

Pauncefoot Road

SO211DU

Old Farm Cottages

SO226LE

Fishwicke Road

SO226HA

Centinal Road

SO237LE

Springvale Road

SO226SS

Fullers Mill Way

SO212RA

Coopers Close

SO237TW

Church Green Close

SO237FN

Princess Court

SO237NB

Springvale Road

SO237LJ

Meadowland

SO237NW

Sycamore Drive

SO237PB

Somerville Road

SO237XN

The Grove

SO226SZ

Bethell Road

SO212RG

Connaught Road

SO237JG

Headbourne Worthy House

SO237RE

Boyne Rise

SO226SY

Bethell Road

SO237QT

Willis Waye

SO226TN

The Worthys

SO226FQ

Gardiner Road

SO237LN

Elan Court

SO237FB

Glendeep Close

SO226TE

The Worthys

SO226FY

Andover Road

SO237JZ

Green Close

SO226RG

Down Farm Lane

SO237QL

London Road

SO226SW

Burstall Gardens

SO211AB

Basingstoke Road

SO226SU

Burstall Gardens

SO237PL

Mountbatten Place

SO237QR

The Paddock

SO237TG

Lynn Way

SO237NY

Edinburgh Road

SO226GY

Furstenburg Road

SO212QY

Connaught Road

SO237PZ

Field End

SO237RB

Springvale Road

SO237TU

Church Green Close

SO237PS

Harwood Place

SO237GZ

Springvale Rise

SO237TE

Kings Close

SO237PN

Sherbrooke Close

SO211DS

Mill Lane

SO226GX

Hyldeborne Road

SO237LZ

Springvale Road

SO237QZ

Boyne Mead Road

SO237LS

Stoke Charity Road

SO237FL

Broadview Close

SO237NQ

Basingstoke Road

SO237RD

Haydn Close

SO237LA

Down Farm Lane

SO237GN

Burnet Lane

SO237JT

Fraser Road

SO211AQ

Lovedon Lane

SO237XP

Willow End

SO226FR

Pinsent Road

SO212FT

Andover Road

SO237LQ

Springvale Avenue

SO237NF

Firs Crescent

SO237PP

Tovey Place

SO226GB

Bingham Road

SO237TT

Church Green Close

SO237NL

Lovedon Lane

SO237XT

The Worthys

SO226PG

Well House Mews

SO237PQ

Forbes Road

SO226GJ

Bright Road

SO237JL

Pudding Lane

SO237LU

The Pastures

SO237NG

Maple Drive

SO237QG

St Marys Close

SO237NJ

Lovedon Lane

SO226GT

Khosla Road

SO226GH

Ranulph Road

SO237NA

Hookpit Farm Lane

SO211AA

Winchester By-Pass

SO226FT

Venta Drive

SO237RL

Gillingham Close

SO226GD

Binstead Road

SO237TX

Foxwood Close

SO237FR

Boxall Gardens

SO237NT

Westfield Road

SO212RB

Burne Close

SO237NR

Vian Place

SO226FP

Lansdell Road

SO237JY

Wellhouse Lane

SO226HB

Canitz Way

SO237JJ

London Road

SO211GL

Lovedon Lane

SO226GG

Wakelin Gardens

SO237JW

Pudding Lane

SO237RA

Legion Lane

SO237JP

London Road

SO237QU

Mount Pleasant

SO212QW

Connaught Road

SO237JR

London Road

Data Sources

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