Postcode SO23 9RU 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.1 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 Shawford located about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Winchester Central & South has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,375 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from SO23 9RU.
Winchester Central & South near SO23 9RU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shawford located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 in St Michael area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £1,825,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £752,000 |
| Flats | 33 | £278,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £587,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £605,500 |
10 year median price trend in St Michael
In the SO23 9RU postcode area, located within Winchester Central & South, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.