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Winchester

England / South East / Winchester

About

Winchester is a historic district located in Hampshire, South East England. It is known for its rich heritage, including Winchester Cathedral, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Europe. The district blends urban and rural landscapes, with the River Itchen flowing through the city centre and surrounding countryside offering scenic views.

The area has strong transport links, with easy access to London via the M3 motorway and South Western Railway. Winchester also hosts the University of Winchester, contributing to its mix of traditional and modern influences. The district includes villages such as Alresford and Bishop’s Waltham, which add to its varied character. Markets, festivals, and local businesses reflect the area’s community-focused atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Winchester has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Winchester is £56,363 per year. There are 61 schools in Winchester: 43 primary (8 Outstanding and 33 Good) and 5 secondary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Winchester Population
127,445
Population density
192.8 per km²

Demographics

British
112,304
88.12%
Other White
5,638
4.42%
Other Asian
1,545
1.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
1,111
0.87%
Indian
1,102
0.86%
Total population: 127,444

Housing

Owns outright
18,648
36.06%
Owns with a mortgage
15,270
29.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,489
14.48%
Social rents from council
4,950
9.57%
Other social rented
2,987
5.78%
Total households: 51,712

Property prices in Winchester

Based on 1,594 recent sales, the median property price is £456,750 in Winchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £3,950,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached520£654,500
Flats243£248,000
Semi-Detached383£420,000
Terraced448£396,250

10 years price trend in Winchester

All wards in Winchester

Alresford and Itchen Valley

Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery

Bishop's Waltham

Central Meon Valley

Colden Common and Twyford

Denmead

Southwick and Wickham

St Barnabas

St Bartholomew

St Luke

St Michael

St Paul

The Worthys

Upper Meon Valley

Whiteley and Shedfield

Wonston and Micheldever

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.