Overview for High Street, WINCHESTER, SO23 9AY

Introduction

Winchester (US also ) is a cathedral city in Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, at the western end of the South Downs National Park, on the River Itchen. It is 60 miles (97 km) south-west of London and 14 miles (23 km) from Southampton, its nearest city. At the 2011 census, Winchester had a population of 45,184. The wider City of Winchester district, which includes towns such as Alresford and Bishop's Waltham, has a population of 116,595. Winchester is the county town of Hampshire and contains the head offices of Hampshire County Council.

Winchester developed from the Roman town of Venta Belgarum, which in turn developed from an Iron Age oppidum. Winchester was one of the most important cities in England until the Norman conquest in the eleventh century. It has since become one of the most expensive and affluent areas in the United Kingdom.

The city's major landmark is Winchester Cathedral. The city is also home to the University of Winchester and Winchester College, the oldest public school in the United Kingdom still using its original buildings.

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Summary for High Street, WINCHESTER, SO23 9AY

South East
This postcode is in the
St Michael
within
Winchester
in
Hampshire
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near SO23 9AY

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
29
In Progress
50
Completed
6
Cancelled
2

Road Safety near SO23 9AY

Details of personal injury accidents in and around High Street, SO23 9AY that have been reported to Hampshire Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near SO23 9AY

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Police

This area is policed by Hampshire Constabulary.

Hampshire Constabulary split their policing area into 95 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Winchester Central neighbourhood.

Hampshire Constabulary

Winchester Central Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
71
Dec 2023
67
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
28
Dec 2023
38
Other Theft
Jan 2024
12
Dec 2023
18

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Winchester parliamentary constituency.

Winchester is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Steve Brine (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for High Street, SO23 9AY

143 HIGH STREET, SO23 9AY
5 Sep 1997
£1,400,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for SO23 9AY

Latitude
51.062018
Longitude
-1.311599

Residents at SO23 9AY

Households
2
Male
0
Female
3
People per Household
1.50

Sunrise and Sunset at SO23 9AY

Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
18:33

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

SO23 9AY is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear22.74%
Cloudy67.32%
Rain7.88%
Windy1.88%
Other0.18%

Population

Winchester
123,000

Deprivation Index

38.3 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at SO23 9AY

Active
3
Inactive
3

Postcode Details for SO23 9AY

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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