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Winchester West

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About

Winchester West is a residential district primarily composed of suburban housing estates and modern apartment developments. The area is characterised by its quiet, leafy streets and proximity to several large green spaces, including the expansive Winnall Moors nature reserve along the River Itchen. Daily life centres around local convenience stores and community facilities serving the neighbourhood's inhabitants.

The area offers practical connections to the city centre via the main Andover Road, while maintaining a separate, settled atmosphere. A notable local landmark is the historic St. Catherine's Hill, with its ancient hillfort and mizmaze earthwork, providing views over the city and surrounding water meadows. This blend of accessible modern living with deep historical landscape defines the area.

Area overview

On average Winchester West has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Winchester West is £79,283 per year. There are 4 schools in Winchester West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Winchester West is home to around 10,078 people, with a population density of about 2,870.5 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Winchester West Population
10,078
Population density
2,870.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.87(-8%)
Other crime
6.85(+262%)
Public order
4.27(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.17(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.27(-49%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,394
83.28%
Other White
580
5.75%
Other Asian
271
2.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
131
1.3%
Indian
104
1.03%
Total population: 10,079

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,990
48.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,752
21.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
875
10.58%
No qualifications
773
9.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
482
5.83%
Total 16+ residents: 8,273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,238
34.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,099
30.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
514
14.25%
Social rents from council
412
11.42%
Other social rented
246
6.82%
Total households: 3,607

Property prices in Winchester West

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £616,250 in Winchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Winchester West 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 Winchester West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached35£900,000
Flats29£430,000
Semi-Detached32£598,500
Terraced44£582,500

10 years median price trend in Winchester West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Winchester West.

All postcodes in Winchester West

SO225JA

Stockbridge Road

SO225QY

Elizabeth Place

SO225EF

Cheriton Road

SO225TG

Greenhill Road

SO226EG

Fromond Road

SO225QZ

Sarum Road

SO225DF

West Hill Drive

SO225EJ

Middle Road

SO225EP

West End Terrace

SO225JH

Stockbridge Road

SO226BU

St Matthews Road

SO225TD

Fellowes Rise

SO226AU

Andover Road

SO226EN

Silwood Close

SO225FU

King George V Place

SO226GP

Shenton Gardens

SO225AS

Shelley Close

SO225JF

Stockbridge Road

SO225JL

Ruffield Close

SO225FW

Holly Meadows

SO225HJ

Chilbolton Avenue

SO226DN

Stoney Lane

SO226EL

Stockbridge Road

SO226ET

Mount Close

SO226HW

Appulby Gardens

SO226RD

Acorn Close

SO226RP

Stockbridge Road

SO226RR

Hatherley Road

SO225HU

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225HZ

Thistledown Close

SO226DU

Westman Road

SO225AR

Browning Drive

SO226BD

The Firs

SO225FS

Holly Meadows

SO226AY

Andover Road

SO226SH

Conifer Close

SO225AU

Milverton Road

SO225HQ

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225SY

Fellowes Rise

SO225ER

St Pauls Hill

SO226AN

Pinehurst Place

SO225AW

Fordington Avenue

SO225EZ

Sarum Road

SO225HR

Walnut Grove

SO225JZ

Travellers End

SO226BN

Lynford Avenue

SO225HL

Stockbridge Road

SO226BF

Gardeners Close

SO226EH

Bereweeke Mews

SO226FA

Silverwood Mews

SO225AQ

Avenue Road

SO225DL

Romsey Road

SO225HD

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225TB

Fellowes Rise

SO226DL

Orchard Walk

SO226FJ

Symonds Close

SO226HN

Greatfield Road

SO225EE

Greenhill Road

SO225HF

Marnhull Rise

SO225JE

Weeke Manor Close

SO225JW

Salters Acres

SO226BG

High Trees Drive

SO226BZ

Andover Road

SO225TP

Chilbolton Avenue

SO226EU

Pemerton Road

SO225AH

Western Road

SO225GW

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225HN

Cheriton Close

SO225JN

Godwin Close

SO226BB

Bereweeke Road

SO225GX

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225HW

Cheriton Road

SO225TH

Greenhill Road

SO225RQ

Chilbolton Avenue

SO226AL

St Barnabas

SO225LX

Elm Road

SO226EA

Trussell Crescent

SO226EB

Fromond Road

SO226HG

Taplings Road

SO225DY

West Hill Park

SO225JB

Stockbridge Road

SO226DZ

Trussell Close

SO225AJ

Western Road

SO225DS

Cornes Close

SO225EH

North View

SO225GE

Chilbolton Avenue

SO226DG

Lynch Close

SO226LD

Rowlings Road

SO225DR

Greenhill Road

SO225FR

Holly Meadows

SO225HB

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225TN

Langham Place

SO226BA

Andover Road

SO226BW

Lynford Way

SO226DX

Westman Road

SO225EL

South View

SO225FH

Marnhull Rise

SO225FQ

Holly Meadows

SO226GN

Fairlinch Close

SO226RJ

Langton Close

Data Sources

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