St Michaels Gardens is in Winchester and in Winchester district. SO23 9JD is located in the St Michael electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Michaels Gardens, Winchester, SO23 9JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO23 9AF, SO23 9JE, SO23 9JG, SO23 9HL, SO23 9JA, SO23 9JR, SO23 9HX, SO23 9JQ, SO23 9SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO23 9JD is primarily male, with 55.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 44.8% | -8.7% | 51.0% | -6.2% |
| Male | 46.5% | 55.2% | 8.7% | 49.0% | 6.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 35.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 42.9% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.9% | 53.6% | -8.3% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around SO23 9JD this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 15.2% | 7.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 8.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 70.3% | 62.8% | -7.5% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.3% | 93.2% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 82.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 82.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 83.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Michaels Gardens was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.3% lower than the St Bartholomew average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Michaels Gardens has the 6th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in St Bartholomew and the 79th lowest crime rate of 379 local areas in Winchester .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 St Michaels Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £947,000 | 2023-04-24 | £1,001,141 |
| 5 St Michaels Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2021-05-14 | £972,193 |
| 13 St Michaels Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-12-06 | £351,039 |
| 12 St Michaels Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2016-12-08 | £500,353 |
| 14 St Michaels Gardens, Winchester, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-02-16 | £421,493 |
SO23 9JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in SO23 9JD area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 50 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services Bereweeke Road , SO22 6AJ | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School St Faith's Road , St Cross SO23 9QB | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School Gordon Road , SO23 7DD | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanmore Primary School Stanmore Lane , Stanmore SO22 4AJ | 2out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School St Catherine's Road , SO23 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Church of England Primary School Browning Drive , SO22 5AR | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings' School Romsey Road , SO22 5PN | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Beaufort School Priors Dean Road , Harestock SO22 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Symonds College Owens Road , SO22 6RX | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westgate School Cheriton Road , SO22 5AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanwick Lodge Care of: Hampshire County Council , Castle Avenue SO23 8UJ | - not rated | 462 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrims School 3 The Close , SO23 9LT | - not rated | 491 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Winchester College College Street , SO23 9NA | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| University of Winchester Sparkford Road , SO22 4NR | - not rated | 570 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Osborne School Athelstan Road , SO23 7GA | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George Tea Rooms | Domum Lodge, 72 Kingsgate Street | 244 yd | |
| The Refectory | Winchester Cathedral Enterprises, The Close | 327 yd | |
| Christ Church Lunch Club | Christ Church, Christchurch Road | 337 yd | |
| Coffee Lab Academy Ltd | 18 Little Minster Street, Winchester | 414 yd | |
| Proudfoot & Co. | 30 St Thomas Street, Winchester | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wykeham Arms | 75 Kingsgate Street, Winchester | 240 yd | |
| The Old Vine | 8 Great Minster Street, Winchester | 408 yd | |
| The Exchange | 9 Southgate Street, Winchester | 443 yd | |
| The Eclipse Inn | Eclipse Inn, The Square | 489 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Royal Oak Passage, Winchester | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Fish And Chips | 66 St Georges Street, Winchester | 617 yd | |
| Marse | Unit 30, The Brooks | 674 yd | |
| Mooboo | Unit 28, The Brooks | 677 yd | |
| Subway | Ground Floor, 165 High Street | 704 yd | |
| Whody Also Trading As Wings&Shakes | 165A High Street, Winchester | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco, 120 - 121 High Street | 556 yd | |
| Marks And Spencers Including Cafe | Marks And Spencer Plc, 134 - 140 High Street | 584 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Plc | 10 Middle Brook Street, Winchester | 704 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarkets Ltd, 2 Middle Brook Street | 704 yd | |
| River Mini Market | 171 High Street, Winchester | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester College COLLEGE STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 359 yd |
| The Pilgrims School THE CLOSE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 384 yd |
| Winchester College (Ridding Meads Playing Fields) Kingsgate Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 553 yd |
| University Of Winchester SPARKFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 674 yd |
| ÉNergie Fitness Winchester THE BROOKS THE BROOKS MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Winchester) JEWRY STREET | health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| New Energy Fitness FRIARY HOUSE FRIARY HOUSE MIDDLE BROOK STREET | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Kingsgate Tennis Club DOMUM ROAD | tennis courts | 979 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.