Overview for Worthy Down, WINCHESTER, SO21 2RA

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 Worthy Down, WINCHESTER, SO21 2RA

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
South Wonston
in
The Worthys
within
Winchester
in
Hampshire
Rural/Urban
Rural Town and fringe   ?

Roadworks near SO21 2RA

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
2
In Progress
6
Completed
1
Cancelled
0

Road Safety near SO21 2RA

Details of personal injury accidents in and around SO21 2RA that have been reported to Hampshire Constabulary over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near SO21 2RA

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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 Rural North neighbourhood.

Hampshire Constabulary

Winchester Rural North Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Burglary
Feb 2024
8
Jan 2024
2
Criminal Damage/Arson
Feb 2024
8
Jan 2024
4
Anti-social Behaviour
Feb 2024
7
Jan 2024

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 SO21 2RA

No recorded house sales or transfers for this postcode.

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for SO21 2RA

Latitude
51.117259
Longitude
-1.334568

Residents at SO21 2RA

Households
2
Male
0
Female
2
People per Household
1.00

Sunrise and Sunset at SO21 2RA

Sunrise
06:00
Sunset
20:08

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

SO21 2RA is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear21.85%
Cloudy68.03%
Rain7.69%
Windy2.28%
Other0.15%

Population

Winchester
123,000

Deprivation Index

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

Companies Registered at SO21 2RA

Active
None

Postcode Details for SO21 2RA

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

15 Apr 2024
Schools Data updated for April 2024
10 Apr 2024
Companies Data updated for March 2024
7 Apr 2024
New option to receive automatic updates to roadworks that affect you
7 Apr 2024
Police and Crime data updated for February 2024
3 Apr 2024
Sold House Price data updated for February 2024
30 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated February 2024
28 Mar 2024
New feature to use Geolocating functions to detect your current location
17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024

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