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SO23 7QH

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The Worthys

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Detailed insights for SO23 7QH

Overview

Postcode SO23 7QH is located in a rural town, within the The Worthys area of Winchester in the South East region, and forms part of the Springvale & Itchen Abbas area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Springvale & Itchen Abbas is £73,754 per year. The median sale price in The Worthys is £455,000 (around £459 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £330,000 and £675,250. The nearest station is Winchester, about 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Eversley Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Springvale & Itchen Abbas has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,682 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Springvale & Itchen Abbas has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Springvale & Itchen Abbas is £73,754 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SO23 7QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Springvale & Itchen Abbas near SO23 7QH 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO23 7QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miEversley ParkMediumWalking directions to Eversley Park
0.2 miBroadviewSmallWalking directions to Broadview

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
431.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.22(-58%)
Burglary
4.81(+85%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.81(-25%)
Public order
3.61(-41%)
Drugs
2.4(-13%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
91.39%
Other White
13
3.86%
Indian
6
1.78%
Other
4
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.89%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
207
73.67%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
6.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
3.56%
No qualifications
8
2.85%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
65
45.45%
Owns with a mortgage
51
35.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
16.08%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.4%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

Property prices in The Worthys

Median price: £455,000
Price per sq ft: £459
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £330K – £675K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 (about £459 per square foot) in The Worthys area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Worthys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£735,000£475
Semi-Detached19£440,000£466
Terraced24£367,500£472
Flats14£242,000£369

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Worthys

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Worthys.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£551,500£212,000£330,000£268,500
2017£582,500£281,500£395,000£391,250
2018£670,000£289,000£360,000£483,750
2019£690,000£212,500£407,500£455,000
2020£730,000£282,500£411,000£392,500
2021£660,000£236,253£427,500£362,500
2022£675,000£235,000£485,000£410,000
2023£730,000£265,000£435,000£495,000
2024£675,000£309,000£465,000£415,000
2025£715,000£230,000£460,000£370,000
2026£720,000£295,000£441,000£355,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Worthys.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Worthys.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£306£352£381£403
2017£409£389£420£443
2018£417£416£378£368
2019£415£336£389£391
2020£408£384£394£369
2021£458£361£446£376
2022£505£347£465£454
2023£522£424£465£449
2024£514£431£490£484
2025£495£390£459£474
2026£405£377£476£387
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Worthys.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for The Worthys in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 7QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 7QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 20269, Field End, Winchester, SO23 7PZTerracedFreehold£330,000
17 Sept 202510, Field End, Winchester, SO23 7PZTerracedFreehold£285,000
29 May 202512, Field End, Winchester, SO23 7PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£287,500
18 Dec 20256, Felmer Drive, Winchester, SO23 7PYFlatsLeasehold£242,000
09 May 202522, Felmer Drive, Winchester, SO23 7PYTerracedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the SO23 7QH postcode area, located within Springvale & Itchen Abbas, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SO23 7QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryKings Worthy Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.7 miNot applicablePrince's Mead SchoolOther independent school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO23 7QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO23 7QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSpringvale Stores16 Fraser Road, Winchester, SO23 7PJWalking directions to Springvale Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Winchester district.

Band A£1,573
Band B£1,835
Band C£2,098
Band D£2,360
Band E£2,884
Band F£3,409
Band G£3,933
Band H£4,720

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 7QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jackie Porter

The Worthys - 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
WardThe WorthysE05011007
ParishKings WorthyE04004673
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Springvale & Itchen AbbasE02004830
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Winchester 002DE01023239
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SO23 7QH

Is SO23 7QH (Springvale & Itchen Abbas) safe?

The area around SO23 7QH records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, burglary and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SO23 7QH?

The median sale price around SO23 7QH in The Worthys is £455,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO23 7QH?

There are 2 schools close to SO23 7QH, including Kings Worthy Primary School (Good) and Prince's Mead School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around SO23 7QH?

SO23 7QH scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,682 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO23 7QH (Springvale & Itchen Abbas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Winchester covering SO23 7QH is Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jackie Porter (Liberal Democrats).

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