Postcode SO23 9LX is located in an urban city, within the St Michael ward of Winchester in the South East region, and forms part of the Winchester Central & South area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 186.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Winchester Central & South is £71,814 per year. The nearest station is Winchester located about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is The Weirs.
Winchester Central & South has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 11% 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 31.2% 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 20 ft away from SO23 9LX.
Winchester Central & South near SO23 9LX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Winchester | N/A | Walking directions to Winchester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Weirs | Medium | Walking directions to The Weirs |
| 0.3 mi | Wrack Hill | Small | Walking directions to Wrack Hill |
| 0.5 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 9LX postcode area, located within Winchester Central & South, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO23 9LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 120,121 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9AS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 2 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | St Cross Road, Winchester, SO23 9PU | Walking directions to Londis |
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 9LX, 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.