Postcode SO23 8GH is located in an urban city, within the St Michael area of Winchester in the South East region, and forms part of the Winchester Central & South area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winchester Central & South is £71,814 per year. The median sale price in St Michael is £532,500 (around £502 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £343,750 and £753,125. The nearest station is Winchester, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oram's Arbour.
Winchester Central & South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,676 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Winchester Central & South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 186.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Winchester Central & South is £71,814 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 193 ft away from SO23 8GH.
Winchester Central & South near SO23 8GH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Winchester located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Winchester | N/A | Walking directions to Winchester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Oram's Arbour | Small | Walking directions to Oram's Arbour |
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Friary Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friary Gardens |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 (about £502 per square foot) in St Michael area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £1,250,000 | £622 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £791,250 | £559 |
| Terraced | 48 | £605,750 | £505 |
| Flats | 35 | £305,000 | £391 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,000,500 | £295,000 | £576,000 | £586,250 |
| 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 | £1,040,000 | £278,500 | £820,000 | £623,500 |
| 2026 | £1,350,000 | £305,000 | £799,000 | £490,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £551 | £495 | £476 | £474 |
| 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 | £625 | £401 | £559 | £562 |
| 2026 | £511 | £379 | £536 | £482 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 8GH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 18, The Mons, Mons Court, Winchester, SO23 8GH | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 8, David Cowan House, Sussex Street, Winchester, SO23 8BH | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | Flat 12, David Cowan House, Sussex Street, Winchester, SO23 8BH | Flats | Leasehold | £238,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 10, David Cowan House, Sussex Street, Winchester, SO23 8BH | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | Flat 5, Chancery House, 11, Upper High Street, Winchester, SO23 8UT | Flats | Leasehold | £375,000 |
In the SO23 8GH postcode area, located within Winchester Central & South, there are 7 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Swanwick Lodge | Secure units | Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | University of Winchester | Higher education institutions | Unrated. | |
University of Winchester ratingInspection information
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Bede Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Oct 2024. | |
St Bede Church of England Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Oct 2024
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO23 8GH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 16 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 121 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9BL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | SU Shop | Milnthorpe Lane, Winchester, SO22 4NR | Walking directions to SU Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Winchester district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO23 8GH, 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
The area around SO23 8GH records about 187 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 public order.
The median sale price around SO23 8GH in St Michael is £532,500 (about £502 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SO23 8GH, including Swanwick Lodge, University of Winchester and St Bede Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SO23 8GH is Winchester, about 429 m away.
SO23 8GH scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,676 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Winchester covering SO23 8GH is Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Paul Reach (Liberal Democrats).