Postcode SO23 8SB is located in an urban city, within the St Bartholomew ward of Winchester in the South East region, and forms part of the Winchester Central & South area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winchester Central & South is £71,814 per year. The nearest station is Winchester, about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Oram's Arbour.
Winchester Central & South has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,068 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Winchester Central & South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from SO23 8SB.
Winchester Central & South near SO23 8SB 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Winchester | N/A | Walking directions to Winchester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Oram's Arbour | Small | Walking directions to Oram's Arbour |
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Abbey Gardens |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £489,000 (about £523 per square foot) in St Bartholomew area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £882,500 | £551 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £660,000 | £546 |
| Terraced | 38 | £502,500 | £541 |
| Flats | 23 | £277,000 | £401 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £771,500 | £257,500 | £397,500 | £523,500 |
| 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 | £821,000 | £286,250 | £679,500 | £505,000 |
| 2026 | £1,132,500 | £225,000 | £483,000 | £500,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £471 | £401 | £377 | £455 |
| 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 | £557 | £411 | £556 | £543 |
| 2026 | £551 | £391 | £594 | £547 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 8SB.
In the SO23 8SB postcode area, located within Winchester Central & South, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO23 8SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 16 City Road, Winchester, SO23 8SD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Andover Road, Winchester, SO23 7BT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 120,121 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9AS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 8SB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kathleen Mary Becker
St Bartholomew - Elected 7 May 2026
Danny Chambers
Winchester - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO23 8SB records about 169 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 8SB in Winchester Central & South is £489,000 (about £523 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SO23 8SB, including St Bede Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Swanwick Lodge and Osborne School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO23 8SB is Winchester, about 293 m away.
SO23 8SB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,068 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 8SB is Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kathleen Mary Becker (Liberal Democrats).
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.