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SO23 0QW

Chalk Ridge

St Michael

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Overview

Postcode SO23 0QW is located in an urban city, within the St Michael ward of Winchester in the South East region, and forms part of the Winchester East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winchester East is £50,329 per year. The nearest station is Winchester, about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is St Giles Hill Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
36.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Winchester East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Winchester East has an average crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.3%

Approximately 36.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Winchester East is £50,329 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from SO23 0QW.

Flood risk

No risk

Winchester East near SO23 0QW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winchester located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO23 0QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt Giles Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to St Giles Hill Park
0.3 miWinnal Manor ParkSmallWalking directions to Winnal Manor Park

Area Profile

Population
521
Population density
1,133 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.37(-14%)
Public order
4.46(-27%)
Other crime
3.82(+102%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.82(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.18(-74%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
363
69.94%
Other White
35
6.74%
Chinese
31
5.97%
African
24
4.62%
Other Asian
23
4.43%
Total population: 519

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
95
25.07%
No qualifications
90
23.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
76
20.05%
Level 3 (A level)
64
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 379

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
29.63%
Other social rented
28
20.74%
Social rents from council
21
15.56%
Owns with a mortgage
20
14.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.85%
Total households: 135

Property prices in St Michael

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£492
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£338K – £745K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £492 per square foot) in St Michael area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £3,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£1,445,000£604
Terraced45£644,000£528
Semi-Detached18£641,000£549
Flats36£303,750£400

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,000,500£295,000£576,000£595,000
2017£970,000£317,250£585,000£515,000
2018£897,500£332,500£750,000£553,500
2019£1,100,000£277,500£560,000£547,500
2020£1,025,000£315,000£837,500£516,744
2021£1,300,000£323,000£652,000£565,000
2022£1,168,000£350,000£550,000£697,500
2023£1,547,500£315,000£650,000£695,000
2024£1,305,000£327,250£660,000£604,500
2025£965,000£276,250£820,000£635,000
2026£1,630,000£311,500£709,750£476,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£551£495£476£489
2017£442£475£516£512
2018£602£432£484£589
2019£543£465£462£520
2020£491£436£522£528
2021£533£465£523£534
2022£616£494£529£602
2023£701£430£520£561
2024£689£450£658£626
2025£586£399£559£562
2026£379£530£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michael in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 0QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 0QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Oct 202521, Chalk Ridge, Winchester, SO23 0QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£585,000
26 Mar 202531, Chalk Ridge, Winchester, SO23 0QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£590,000
27 Mar 202655, Fivefields Road, Winchester, SO23 0QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
13 Mar 202551, Fivefields Road, Winchester, SO23 0QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£520,000
06 Jun 2025Flat 4, Northbrook Court, Northbrook Avenue, Winchester, SO23 0JPFlatsLeasehold£242,000

Schools

In the SO23 0QW postcode area, located within Winchester East, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO23 0QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableSt SwithunsOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryWinnall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO23 0QW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO23 0QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne Stop21,23 Garbett Road, Winnall, Winchester, SO23 0NYWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Winchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,501
Band B£1,751
Band C£2,001
Band D£2,251
Band E£2,751
Band F£3,252
Band G£3,752
Band H£4,502

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO23 0QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Paul Reach

St Michael - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Danny Chambers

Winchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictWinchesterE07000094
Parliamentary ConstituencyWinchesterE14001587
WardSt MichaelE05011004
ParishWinchester, unparished areaE43000074
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winchester EastE02004834
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Winchester 006EE01023258
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO23 0QW

Is SO23 0QW (Winchester East) safe?

The area around SO23 0QW records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and drugs.

What is the average house price near SO23 0QW?

The median sale price around SO23 0QW in Winchester East is £550,000 (about £492 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO23 0QW?

There are 7 schools close to SO23 0QW, including St Swithuns, Winnall Primary School (Good) and All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SO23 0QW?

SO23 0QW scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,511 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO23 0QW (Winchester East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Winchester covering SO23 0QW is Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Paul Reach (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.