Living in SO32, Winchester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SO32 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 SO32
100 recorded home sales on the streets around central SO32 in the last 2 years, with a median of £375,000 and a range from £100,000 to £1,300,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNT COTTAGE LITTLE SHORE LANE, SO32 1ED | detached | £608,000 | 2026-06-22 |
| 18 ELM ROAD, SO32 1JR | terraced | £302,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 13 MORLEY DRIVE, SO32 1RX | detached | £525,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 4 SOUTHBROOK MEWS, SO32 1RZ | flat-maisonette | £115,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 39 CHERRY GARDENS, SO32 1SD | terraced | £360,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 5 COLVILLE DRIVE, SO32 1LS | detached | £730,000 | 2026-04-24 |
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
7 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Waltham Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.4 mi |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Bishop's Waltham Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 0.4 mi |
| Swanmore College | Secondary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 1.3 mi |
| Upham Church of England Aided Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 2.5 mi |
6 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.4% |
| Skilled trades | 11.1% |
| Elementary occupations | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
30 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SO32 in 2026-06, 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.
Common questions about SO32
What is the average house price in SO32?
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 SO32?
Prices in Winchester are up 4.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SO32?
The median of 100 recorded sales around central SO32 in the last 2 years is £375,000, ranging from £100,000 to £1,300,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SO32?
7 schools sit within 3 miles of central SO32, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SO32?
30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO32 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SO32 at risk of flooding?
Central SO32 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 SO32 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 £375,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 30 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SO32 safe?
30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO32 in 2026-06, 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
Weighing two up? SO32 or PO17, SO32 or SO30, SO32 or PO15.
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