Living in PO15, Winchester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around PO15 in Winchester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central PO15 sold at a median of £350,000 across 13 recorded sales, above the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Winchester are up 2.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 24 schools within about 3 miles, 69% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of PO15 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Winchester pays £2,360 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 46 crimes within roughly a mile of the centre in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 16 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Winchester: £463,025, up 2.1% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider South East average is £380,878.
Check sold prices for a specific address in PO15 →
See where PO15 ranks across South East →
Council tax at Band D in Winchester: £2,360 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare PO15 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for PO15 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around PO15
13 recorded home sales on the streets around central PO15 in the last 2 years, with a median of £350,000 and a range from £190,000 to £1,800,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Barn, 157 Fareham Park Road, PO15 6LW | Detached | £820,000 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Homefield Fontley Road, PO15 6QZ | Detached | £1,015,000 | 14 Jul 2026 |
| 80 Hillson Drive, PO15 6PD | Semi-detached | £340,000 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 141 Fareham Park Road, PO15 6LN | Semi-detached | £650,000 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Orpine Close, PO15 5TE | Detached | £350,000 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| 137 Fareham Park Road, PO15 6LN | Semi-detached | £312,000 | 15 Sep 2025 |
How to read this
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
24 schools within 3 miles , of which 69% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranvilles Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi away | no figure |
| Whiteley Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi away | no figure |
| Redlands Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi away | no figure |
| St Columba CE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi away | no figure |
| Orchard Lea Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi away | no figure |
| Titchfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi away | no figure |
16 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Meoncross School, West Hill Park School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near PO15, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 24.3% |
| Professional occupations | 20.2% |
| Skilled trades | 11.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.5% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
46 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central PO15 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Winchester's figures.
Getting around & nearby essentials
2 supermarkets, 2 pharmacies, 11 restaurants and cafés, 2 pubs within a mile of central PO15.
GP practices and A&E
3 GP practices within 3.0 km of the centre of PO15. The nearest, Meon Health Practice, has 35,771 registered patients and 2,696 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meon Health Practice | 0.9 mi | 35,771 | 2,696 |
| Gudgeheath Lane Surgery | 1.1 mi | 9,341 | 2,231 |
| Phl Sas Service | 1.2 mi | 58 | 67 |
Nearest A&E: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, where 67.0% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026; then Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust at 61.5%.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Winchester pays £2,360 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.8% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Winchester, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,884 | +4.8% |
| 2022-23 | £1,949 | +3.5% |
| 2023-24 | £2,047 | +5.0% |
| 2024-25 | £2,143 | +4.7% |
| 2025-26 | £2,251 | +5.0% |
| 2026-27 | £2,360 | +4.8% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Winchester, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about PO15
What is the average house price in PO15?
The average sold price in Winchester is £463,025 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in PO15?
Prices in Winchester are up 2.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in PO15?
The median of 13 recorded sales around central PO15 in the last 2 years is £350,000, ranging from £190,000 to £1,800,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in PO15?
24 schools sit within 3 miles of central PO15, and 69% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in PO15?
46 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO15 in August 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is PO15 at risk of flooding?
Central PO15 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is PO15 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 69% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £350,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 46 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is PO15 safe?
46 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central PO15 in August 2026, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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