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Winchester West

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 49 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Winchester West Population

10,078

Population density

2,870.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

25.6(-19%)

Other crime

7.64(+304%)

Public order

4.37(-28%)

Anti-social behaviour

3.47(-72%)

Other theft

2.98(-47%)

South East average

Demographics

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

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

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 120 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 in Winchester West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	25	£430,000	£174,000	£230,000	£535,000	£1,100,000
Detached	22	£944,750	£620,250	£730,250	£1,115,000	£1,297,500
Terraced	39	£490,000	£322,000	£409,500	£801,250	£1,221,000
Semi-Detached	34	£614,750	£376,500	£451,250	£815,000	£1,233,000

10 years median price trend in Winchester West

All postcodes in Winchester West

SO225DX

Greenhill Road

SO225HB

Chilbolton Avenue

SO225JE

Weeke Manor Close

SO225HT

St Paul

SO226DE

St Stephens Road

SO225ER

St Pauls Hill

SO226DZ

Trussell Close

SO225HU

Chilbolton Avenue

SO226HJ

Rowlings Road

SO225AX

Cheriton Road

SO226RN

Stockbridge Road

SO225FP

Holly Meadows

SO226GN

Fairlinch Close

SO226EW

Stoney Lane

SO226BZ

Andover Road

SO225BA

Elm Road

SO225QH

Sarum Road

SO225JB

Stockbridge Road

SO226AL

St Barnabas

Data Sources

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

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