Kings Head Yard
Winchester, Hampshire, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £592,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Kings Head Yard is located in Winchester, Hampshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 431 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 230 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Coffee Lab Academy (cafe, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St. Thomas Church) is 169m away. The median property price is £592,500, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kings Head Yard, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Winchester Lido 769m · 10 min walk
- Winchester Sport & Leisure Park 1197m · 15 min walk
- Winchester Boxing Club 1235m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Winchester Discovery Centre 428m · 5 min walk
- Martial Rose Library 893m · 11 min walk
- Stanmore Community Library 1870m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Royal Hampshire Regiment Memorial Garden and Museum 194m · 2 min walk
- Dean Garnier Garden 275m · 3 min walk
- Friary Gardens 396m · 5 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 439m · 6 min walk
- Warden's Garden 577m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Osborne School 944m · 12 min walk
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 956m · 12 min walk
- The Westgate School 1230m · 15 min walk
- Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services 1252m · 16 min walk
- St Faith's Church of England Primary School 1279m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Little Minster Street — Winchester55
- St Clement Street — Winchester53
- St Thomas Street — Winchester54
- Paternoster Row — Winchester49
- Culverwell Gardens — Winchester56
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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