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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 57 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
57
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
28.59(-9%)
Vehicle crime
5.12(+35%)
Public order
5.12(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.98(-23%)
Other theft
4.69(-16%)
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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in The Worthys area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 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
Detached25£625,000
Flats8£256,500
Semi-Detached18£452,975
Terraced22£422,500

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

SO237XL

Headbourne Close

SO212FT

The Worthys

SO226SW

Burstall Gardens

SO237JY

Wellhouse Lane

SO226GB

Bingham Road

SO237LX

The Pastures

SO237PE

Elizabeth Close

SO212RP

Stoke Charity Road

SO226FY

Andover Road

Data Sources

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