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SO23

WINCHESTER

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO23 encompasses WINCHESTER and its surrounding areas in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £620,304
1yr change ▼ 10.7%
Crime 6% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£620,304

▼ 10.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

116% above national avg

Crime Rate

76.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

6% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

253 Mbps

Property Prices in SO23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO23 is £620,304, which is 44% above the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO23 cost 116.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO23 have fallen 10.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £893,283 173
Semi-detached £621,053 170
Terraced £567,763 325
Flat £309,264 264
All types £620,304 1008

5-Year Price History

£564K £587K £610K £633K £656K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 76.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO23 has a crime rate 6% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
29.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
6.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
17.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO23 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Kings Worthy Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Winnall Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
All Saints Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Bede Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Faith's Church of England Primary School Primary Good mi

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,632

Population

62

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO23 are 253.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 85% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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253.0 Mbps

Avg Download

46.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

58%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO23 is collected by Winchester. The Band D rate is £2,047/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SO23 — WINCHESTER

Area Summary

SO23 (WINCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£620,304, 116% above national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (253 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO23 WINCHESTER

What is the average house price in SO23 WINCHESTER?
The average house price in SO23 (WINCHESTER) is £620,304, based on 1008 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 116% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 10.7% over the past year.
Is SO23 WINCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in SO23 is close to the national average at 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (29.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO23 WINCHESTER?
The population of SO23 (WINCHESTER) is approximately 135,632 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO23?
The average broadband download speed in SO23 is 253 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 58%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO23 WINCHESTER?
There are 9 schools in or near SO23. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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