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SO23 8DB

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St Bartholomew

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Detailed insights for SO23 8DB

Overview

Postcode SO23 8DB is located in an urban city, within the St Bartholomew area of Winchester in the South East region, and forms part of the Winchester East area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 338.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winchester East is £50,329 per year. The median sale price in St Bartholomew is £430,000 (around £476 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £315,000 and £725,000. The nearest station is Winchester, about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Weirs.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
338
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Winchester East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,082 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Winchester East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 338.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.3%

Approximately 41.3% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 222 ft away from SO23 8DB.

Flood risk

Very low

Winchester East near SO23 8DB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winchester located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO23 8DB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Winchester

N/A

Walking directions to Winchester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO23 8DB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miThe WeirsMediumWalking directions to The Weirs
0.4 miOram's ArbourSmallWalking directions to Oram's Arbour
0.5 miSt Giles Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to St Giles Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
201
Population density
7,028 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
143.33(+352%)
Shoplifting
108.11(+1255%)
Drugs
105.65(+3728%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.87(+346%)
Public order
23.75(+291%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
160
80%
Other White
15
7.5%
Other
7
3.5%
Other Asian
6
3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
2%
Total population: 200

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
49.47%
No qualifications
34
18.09%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.11%
Other
7
3.72%
Total 16+ residents: 188

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
40.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
33.06%
Owns outright
14
11.57%
Owns with a mortgage
14
11.57%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Property prices in St Bartholomew

Median price: £430,000
Price per sq ft: £476
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £315K – £725K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £476 per square foot) in St Bartholomew area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,950,000.

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 Bartholomew over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£986,000£601
Semi-Detached27£610,000£545
Terraced37£465,000£508
Flats37£237,500£381

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Bartholomew

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Bartholomew.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£703,000£247,500£415,000£492,500
2017£707,500£270,000£461,500£467,000
2018£752,500£242,000£446,000£425,000
2019£702,500£226,475£520,000£432,500
2020£720,000£270,000£383,000£420,000
2021£700,000£225,000£620,000£500,000
2022£853,750£262,500£481,500£473,000
2023£800,000£240,000£525,000£457,000
2024£870,000£260,000£443,250£507,500
2025£870,000£277,000£679,500£515,000
2026£1,023,500£237,500£557,500£457,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Bartholomew.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Bartholomew.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£507£396£409£447
2017£524£434£491£473
2018£536£416£505£472
2019£463£382£473£458
2020£551£408£414£453
2021£532£397£509£480
2022£573£400£518£543
2023£563£416£527£514
2024£635£396£527£500
2025£564£412£556£544
2026£551£381£587£505
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Bartholomew.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 8DB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 8DB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jun 202636, Parchment Street, Winchester, SO23 8BATerracedFreehold£490,000
05 Dec 202550, Parchment Street, Winchester, SO23 8BATerracedFreehold£665,000
20 Aug 20253, Parchment Place, 53, Parchment Street, Winchester, SO23 8BAFlatsLeasehold£465,000
19 Jun 202534, Parchment Street, Winchester, SO23 8BATerracedFreehold£550,000
07 May 2026Flat 4, Princess Court, St Peter Street, Winchester, SO23 8DNFlatsLeasehold£505,000

Schools

In the SO23 8DB postcode area, located within Winchester East, there are 5 primary and 1 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 8DB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimarySt Bede Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.4 miNot applicableSwanwick LodgeSecure units
0.4 miNot applicableOsborne SchoolCommunity special school

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO23 8DB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO23 8DB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIceland10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miTesco Express121 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9BLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miSainsbury's2 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miThe Co-operative Food16 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miWinchester Mini-Market171 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9BQWalking directions to Winchester Mini-Market

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 8DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kathleen Mary Becker

St Bartholomew - 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 BartholomewE05011002
ParishWinchester, unparished areaE43000074
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Winchester EastE02004834
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Winchester 006AE01023251
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SO23 8DB

Is SO23 8DB (Winchester East) safe?

The area around SO23 8DB records about 338 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 8DB?

The median sale price around SO23 8DB in St Bartholomew is £430,000 (about £476 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO23 8DB?

There are 12 schools close to SO23 8DB, including St Bede Church of England Primary School (Good), Swanwick Lodge and Osborne School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SO23 8DB?

The closest station to SO23 8DB is Winchester, about 552 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO23 8DB?

SO23 8DB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,082 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO23 8DB (Winchester East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Winchester covering SO23 8DB is Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathleen Mary Becker (Liberal Democrats).