Postcode SO23 8AE 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 338.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Winchester East is £50,329 per year. The nearest station is Winchester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Weirs.
Winchester East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,590 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Winchester East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 338.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.5% 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.
The average income per household in Winchester East is £50,329 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 176 ft away from SO23 8AE.
Winchester East near SO23 8AE has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Winchester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Winchester | N/A | Walking directions to Winchester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Weirs | Medium | Walking directions to The Weirs |
| 0.4 mi | Wrack Hill | Small | Walking directions to Wrack Hill |
| 0.3 mi | St Giles Hill Park | Small | Walking directions to St Giles Hill Park |
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in St Michael area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £3,000,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £552,500 |
| Terraced | 46 | £635,000 |
| Detached | 9 | £1,040,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £295,000 |
10 year median price trend in St Michael
In the SO23 8AE postcode area, located within Winchester East, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO23 8AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 120,121 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9AS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 16 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Winchester district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO23 8AE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Paul Reach
St Michael - Elected 7 May 2026
Danny Chambers
Winchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.