Symonds Street
Winchester, Hampshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£4,200,000) is based on only 1 transaction and may not be reliable.
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 score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 £4,200,000, 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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £4,200,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £4,200,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Symonds 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 169m away. The median property price is £4,200,000. Based on 1 transaction 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 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Symonds Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Winchester Lido 953m · 12 min walk
- Winchester Sport & Leisure Park 1104m · 14 min walk
- Sarah Crudgington Fitness and Sports Massage 1146m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Winchester Discovery Centre 611m · 8 min walk
- Martial Rose Library 816m · 10 min walk
- Stanmore Community Library 1730m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Royal Hampshire Regiment Memorial Garden and Museum 197m · 2 min walk
- Friary Gardens 208m · 3 min walk
- Dean Garnier Garden 212m · 3 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 450m · 6 min walk
- Warden's Garden 450m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- All Saints Church of England Primary School 901m · 11 min walk
- St Faith's Church of England Primary School 1092m · 14 min walk
- Osborne School 1122m · 14 min walk
- The Westgate School 1310m · 16 min walk
- Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services 1396m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Great Minster Street — Winchester53
- Gar Street — Winchester53
- Black Swan Yard — Winchester52
- St Thomas' Passage — Winchester54
- St Thomas Street — Winchester54
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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