St Thomas Street
Winchester, Hampshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
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%
At £500,000, 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
St Thomas 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 87m away. The median property price is £500,000, though prices have fallen 68% over five years. Based on 21 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 families. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Thomas Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Winchester Lido 844m · 10 min walk
- Sarah Crudgington Fitness and Sports Massage 1212m · 15 min walk
- Winchester Boxing Club 1329m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Winchester Discovery Centre 502m · 6 min walk
- Martial Rose Library 810m · 10 min walk
- Stanmore Community Library 1773m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Royal Hampshire Regiment Memorial Garden and Museum 123m · 2 min walk
- Dean Garnier Garden 275m · 3 min walk
- Friary Gardens 311m · 4 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 483m · 6 min walk
- Warden's Garden 551m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 973m · 12 min walk
- Osborne School 1011m · 13 min walk
- St Faith's Church of England Primary School 1190m · 15 min walk
- The Westgate School 1220m · 15 min walk
- Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services 1286m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Little Minster Street — Winchester55
- Southgate Street — Winchester55
- Gar Street — Winchester53
- Symonds Street — Winchester53
- Great Minster Street — Winchester53
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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