Living in SO25, Winchester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SO25 in Winchester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Winchester: £471,136, up 4.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around SO25
12 recorded home sales on the streets around central SO25 in the last 2 years, with a median of £322,000 and a range from £217,110 to £425,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 WARREN ROAD, SO23 0NL | semi-detached | £425,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 16 IMBER ROAD, SO23 0NQ | semi-detached | £395,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 21 WARREN ROAD, SO23 0NL | terraced | £355,000 | 2025-08-18 |
| 10 BALFOUR HOUSE WINNALL CLOSE, SO23 0LB | flat-maisonette | £291,240 | 2024-11-20 |
| 6 BALFOUR HOUSE WINNALL CLOSE, SO23 0LB | flat-maisonette | £321,240 | 2024-11-20 |
| 16 BALFOUR HOUSE WINNALL CLOSE, SO23 0LB | flat-maisonette | £227,110 | 2024-11-20 |
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.
Schools nearby
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Westgate School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Barton Farm Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Winnall Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
| St Swithuns | Secondary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
10 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 4 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
4 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Prince's Mead School, St Swithuns, The Pilgrims School, Winchester College.
All 4 fee-paying schools near SO25, 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.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Winchester.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 24.1% |
| Professional occupations | 12.5% |
| Sales and customer service | 12.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.4% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
193 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SO25 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting.
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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Winchester's figures.
Common questions about SO25
What is the average house price in SO25?
The average sold price in Winchester is £471,136 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SO25?
Prices in Winchester are up 4.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SO25?
The median of 12 recorded sales around central SO25 in the last 2 years is £322,000, ranging from £217,110 to £425,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SO25?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central SO25, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SO25?
193 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO25 in 2026-06, most commonly shoplifting (Police.uk).
Is SO25 at risk of flooding?
Central SO25 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 SO25 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £322,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 193 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SO25 safe?
193 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO25 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was shoplifting. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SO25 or SO23, SO25 or SO21, SO25 or SO22.
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