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Area guide · Winchester

Living in Winchester

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

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At a glance

Winchester is a town in Winchester, South East with a population of 47,965. The average house price is £652,692 and the overall crime rate is 55.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Winchester ranks

Population

47,965

Avg House Price

£652,692

Crime Rate

55.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

323 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£37,054

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Winchester's detached homes (£936,458) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£340,604).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Winchester prices have risen 22% over the last 9 years (£536,925 → £652,692).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£936,458£850,000199
Semi-Detached£568,832£515,000171
Terraced£552,694£476,000231
Flat£340,604£277,250144

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Winchester is 55.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 13 schools (10 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools13
Primary10
Secondary3
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Harestock Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Henry Beaufort SchoolSecondaryGood
Kings' SchoolSecondaryGood
Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Bede Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
St Faith's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, WinchesterPrimaryGood
Stanmore Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
The Westgate SchoolSecondaryOutstanding
Weeke Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Western Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Winnall Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Winchester averages 323 Mbps — 223% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Winchester homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score72.6
% Rated C or Above69.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,201

Demographics & Economy

Population47,965
Median Age44.7
Median Household Income£37,054
Employment Rate57.8%
Owner Occupied65.6%
Degree-Level Qualified44.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Winchester?
The average house price in Winchester is £652,692 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Winchester?
The most affordable entry point in Winchester is a flat, with an average price of £340,604.
Is Winchester a safe place to live?
Winchester has a recorded crime rate of 55.6 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 Winchester?
Winchester has 13 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Winchester?
Average broadband download speeds in Winchester are around 323 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.9% of premises.
How big is Winchester?
Winchester is a settlement in Winchester with a population of approximately 47,965.

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