St Swithun Street
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 walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£332,500) and connectivity (transport 90) both limit appeal for 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
St Swithun Street 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (St. Thomas Church) is 213m away. The median property price is £332,500. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St Swithun Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Winchester Lido 1018m · 13 min walk
- Winchester Sport & Leisure Park 1081m · 14 min walk
- Sarah Crudgington Fitness and Sports Massage 1087m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Winchester Discovery Centre 676m · 8 min walk
- Martial Rose Library 793m · 10 min walk
- Stanmore Community Library 1679m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Friary Gardens 141m · 2 min walk
- Dean Garnier Garden 230m · 3 min walk
- The Royal Hampshire Regiment Memorial Garden and Museum 234m · 3 min walk
- Warden's Garden 420m · 5 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 477m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 895m · 11 min walk
- St Faith's Church of England Primary School 1024m · 13 min walk
- Osborne School 1186m · 15 min walk
- The Westgate School 1340m · 17 min walk
- Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services 1448m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Canon Street — Winchester57
- Colebrook Street — Winchester55
- Paternoster Row — Winchester49
- Little Minster Street — Winchester55
- St Thomas Mews — Winchester60
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.
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