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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 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