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Area guide · Winchester

Living in Colden Common

A snapshot of life in Colden Common, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Colden Common is a village in Winchester, South East with a population of 3,827. The average house price is £427,667 and the overall crime rate is 55.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Colden Common ranks

Population

3,827

Avg House Price

£427,667

Crime Rate

55.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

174 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,168.5

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Colden Common's detached homes (£562,447) command roughly 3.3× the price of a flat (£168,680).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Colden Common prices have risen 6% over the last 9 years (£405,205 → £427,667).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£562,447	£535,000	17
Semi-Detached	£393,679	£376,250	14
Terraced	£340,917	£342,500	6
Flat	£168,680	£144,000	5

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Colden Common is 55.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Colden Common: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Colden Common Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Colden Common averages 174 Mbps — 74% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Colden Common homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.2
% Rated C or Above	69.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,162

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,827
Median Age	44
Median Household Income	£35,168.5
Employment Rate	61.8%
Owner Occupied	67.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Colden Common?

The average house price in Colden Common is £427,667 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Colden Common?

The most affordable entry point in Colden Common is a flat, with an average price of £168,680.

Is Colden Common a safe place to live?

Colden Common has a recorded crime rate of 55.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Colden Common?

Colden Common has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Colden Common?

Average broadband download speeds in Colden Common are around 174 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 77.9% of premises.

How big is Colden Common?

Colden Common is a settlement in Winchester with a population of approximately 3,827.

Most compared with

How does Colden Common stack up against its neighbours?

Bishop's Waltham

Colden Common

House price: £343,737 · £427,667
Crime rate: 55.2 · 55.4
Distance: 5.2 mi

Blackfield and Langley

Colden Common

House price: £436,368 · £427,667
Crime rate: 54.4 · 55.4
Distance: 12.6 mi

Botley

Colden Common

House price: £430,994 · £427,667
Crime rate: 54.7 · 55.4
Distance: 5.8 mi

Bursledon

Colden Common

House price: £382,717 · £427,667
Crime rate: 54.7 · 55.4
Distance: 7.4 mi

Chandler's Ford

Colden Common

House price: £449,614 · £427,667
Crime rate: 54.7 · 55.4
Distance: 3.0 mi

Colden Common

Denmead

House price: £427,667 · £413,244
Crime rate: 55.4 · 55.5
Distance: 12.6 mi

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