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SO23 9AZ

Cross Keys Passage

St Michael

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Detailed insights for SO23 9AZ

Overview

Postcode SO23 9AZ is located in an urban city, within the St Michael 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 Michael is £515,000 (around £502 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £342,500 and £745,000. The nearest station is Winchester, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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
46.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
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

46.5%

Approximately 46.5% 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.

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 209 ft away from SO23 9AZ.

Flood risk

Low

Winchester East near SO23 9AZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Winchester located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO23 9AZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Winchester

N/A

Walking directions to Winchester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO23 9AZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe WeirsMediumWalking directions to The Weirs
0.4 miWrack HillSmallWalking directions to Wrack Hill
0.3 miSt Giles Hill ParkSmallWalking directions to St Giles Hill Park

Area Profile

Population
176
Population density
5,146.2 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
153
86.44%
Other White
8
4.52%
Chinese
4
2.26%
Other Asian
3
1.69%
Irish
3
1.69%
Total population: 177

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
37.5%
No qualifications
34
20.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
12.5%
Level 3 (A level)
21
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
6.55%
Total 16+ residents: 168

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
32
28.07%
Owns outright
26
22.81%
Other social rented
21
18.42%
Owns with a mortgage
16
14.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.89%
Total households: 114

Property prices in St Michael

Median price: £515,000
Price per sq ft: £502
Sales (last 12 months): 111
Typical range (middle 50%): £343K – £745K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 (about £502 per square foot) in St Michael area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,750,000.

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 Michael over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£1,250,000£622
Semi-Detached17£762,500£553
Terraced45£585,000£505
Flats34£303,750£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 9AZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 9AZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 2025141 - 142, High Street, Winchester, SO23 9AYOtherFreehold£1,170,000
31 Mar 2026166A, High Street, Winchester, SO23 9BAFlatsLeasehold£187,500
18 Jul 20257 - 8, High Street, Winchester, SO23 9JXOtherLeasehold£1,150,000
15 May 202518, High Street, Winchester, SO23 9JXOtherFreehold£2,800,000
08 Oct 20251, Paternoster Row, Winchester, SO23 9BGFlatsLeasehold£408,000

Schools

In the SO23 9AZ 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 9AZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableThe Pilgrims SchoolOther independent school
0.3 miNot applicableWinchester CollegeOther independent school
0.3 miPrimarySt Bede Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SO23 9AZ

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

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 9AZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Paul Reach

St Michael - 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 MichaelE05011004
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 9AZ

Is SO23 9AZ (Winchester East) safe?

The area around SO23 9AZ 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 9AZ?

The median sale price around SO23 9AZ in St Michael is £515,000 (about £502 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO23 9AZ?

There are 13 schools close to SO23 9AZ, including The Pilgrims School, Winchester College and St Bede Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SO23 9AZ?

The closest station to SO23 9AZ is Winchester, about 843 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO23 9AZ?

SO23 9AZ 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 9AZ (Winchester East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Winchester covering SO23 9AZ is Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mark Paul Reach (Liberal Democrats).