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SO23 9SP

Alexandra Terrace

St Michael

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Detailed insights for SO23 9SP

Overview

Postcode SO23 9SP is located in an urban city, within the St Michael ward of Winchester in the South East region, and forms part of the Winchester Stanmore area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Winchester Stanmore is £57,818 per year. The nearest station is Winchester, about 0.5 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
46.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

1/10

Winchester Stanmore has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,644 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Winchester Stanmore has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.7%

Approximately 46.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 44.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Winchester Stanmore is £57,818 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 301 ft away from SO23 9SP.

Flood risk

No risk

Winchester Stanmore near SO23 9SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% 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 9SP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Winchester

N/A

Walking directions to Winchester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO23 9SP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOram's ArbourSmallWalking directions to Oram's Arbour
0.5 miAbbey GardensSmallWalking directions to Abbey Gardens
0.2 miFriary GardensSmallWalking directions to Friary Gardens

Area Profile

Population
509
Population density
4,369.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.39(-1%)
Other theft
11.05(+97%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.4(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.42(-31%)
Public order
3.54(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
419
82.64%
Other White
21
4.14%
Chinese
17
3.35%
Other Asian
12
2.37%
Indian
6
1.18%
Total population: 507

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
148
36.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
127
31.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
16.91%
No qualifications
35
8.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
3.92%
Total 16+ residents: 408

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
54
45%
Owns outright
27
22.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.17%
Owns with a mortgage
9
7.5%
Other forms of private rent
6
5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in St Michael

Median price£550,000
Price per sq ft£492
Sales (last 12 months)107
Typical range (middle 50%)£338K – £745K

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £550,000 (about £492 per square foot) in St Michael area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £3,000,000.

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
Detached8£1,445,000£604
Terraced45£644,000£528
Semi-Detached18£641,000£549
Flats36£303,750£400

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£595,000
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£965,000£276,250£820,000£635,000
2026£1,630,000£311,500£709,750£476,000
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£489
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£586£399£559£562
2026£379£530£481
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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 9SP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO23 9SP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Oct 20255, Alexandra Terrace, Winchester, SO23 9SPTerracedFreehold£675,000
30 Apr 20269, St James Villas, Winchester, SO23 9SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£835,500
24 Jan 20251, St James Villas, Winchester, SO23 9SNSemi-DetachedFreehold£950,000
07 Aug 2025Hive House, 13, Christchurch Road, Winchester, SO23 9SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£3,000,000
17 Sept 202512, Beaumond Green, Winchester, SO23 8GFSemi-DetachedFreehold£820,000

Schools

In the SO23 9SP postcode area, located within Winchester Stanmore, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO23 9SP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSwanwick LodgeSecure units

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableUniversity of WinchesterHigher education institutions

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableThe Pilgrims SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO23 9SP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO23 9SP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSU ShopMilnthorpe Lane, Winchester, SO22 4NRWalking directions to SU Shop
0.3 miTesco Express120,121 High Street, Winchester, SO23 9ASWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSainsbury's2 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miLondisSt Cross Road, Winchester, SO23 9PUWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miIceland10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8AQWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Winchester district (2025-26).

Band A£1,501
Band B£1,751
Band C£2,001
Band D£2,251
Band E£2,751
Band F£3,252
Band G£3,752
Band H£4,502

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 9SP, 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 StanmoreE02004836
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Winchester 008DE01023266
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SO23 9SP

Is SO23 9SP (Winchester Stanmore) safe?

The area around SO23 9SP records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SO23 9SP?

The median sale price around SO23 9SP in Winchester Stanmore is £550,000 (about £492 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO23 9SP?

There are 14 schools close to SO23 9SP, including Swanwick Lodge, University of Winchester and The Pilgrims School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO23 9SP?

The closest station to SO23 9SP is Winchester, about 785 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO23 9SP?

SO23 9SP scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,644 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO23 9SP (Winchester Stanmore) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

Data Sources

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.