Barfield Close Winchester
83 addresses across 6 postcodes (SO23), about 260 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44301617.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (B: 26, D: 8).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Winchester costs £2,360 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 35 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 41 of its 90 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Clements Partnership, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 760 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 32% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 51 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2018 | BARCLAYS BANK PLC SO23 9SQ | Other | £1,590,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 62 m². Most common: Flat (34). Built: 2018 (26); 1991-1995 (5); 2003-2006 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (31 addresses)
- 1 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 2 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 4 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 6 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 8 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 9 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 12 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 14 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 16 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 17 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 20 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 22 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 24 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 26 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 28 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 29 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 31 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 34 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 36 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 40 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 41 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 42 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 43 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 44 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 47 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- 48 Chesil Lodge, Chesil Street
- Flat 3 St. Catherines Court, Barfield Close
- Flat 4 St. Catherines Court, Barfield Close
- Flat 5 St. Catherines Court, Barfield Close
- Flat 7 St. Catherines Court, Barfield Close
- Flat 8 St. Catherines Court, Barfield Close
Council tax
What each band costs in Winchester in 2026-27: Band D £2,360 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,573 | £1,835 | £2,098 | £2,360 | £2,884 | £3,409 | £3,933 | £4,720 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (23% of about 2,500 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Winchester. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Bar End Depot, Bar End Road, Winchester: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (150 m)
- Emmaus Community Bar End Road, Winchester, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 14 Chesil Street, Winchester: up to 16 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- 108 Colebrook Street, Winchester, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- 12-13 Capitol House Bridge Street, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- 12-13 Capitol House Bridge Street, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Chilcomb St Swithun, Stratton Road, Winchester: up to 8 homes, permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- 7/8 High Street, Winchester: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO23 9SQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO23 0AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO23 9PH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO23 9NP | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 3 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO23 8BL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO23 9NN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 90 addresses are between 35 m and 44 m above sea level (40 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO23 0AH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SO23 8BL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO23 9NN | 100% | 9% | 9% | 0% |
| SO23 9NP | 71% | 68% | 68% | 23% |
| SO23 9PH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO23 9SQ | 86% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Winchester 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Shawford 140,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Chandlers Ford 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barfield P&R Bar End | 0 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winchester | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parking Saint Catherines Park and Ride | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 15 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 70 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 75 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Clements Partnership | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge Street (Dental Surgery) | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Hampshire County Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays Bank Cash Machine | 120 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 480 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Field 7.5 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.9 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 42, Chesil Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 480 m (0.3 miles) north. 235 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 32 of them Grade I and 21 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 42, Chesil Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Wolvesey Palace | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Wolvesey Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Fromond's Chantry St Marys College | Listed building, Grade I | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Wolvesey Palace | Listed building, Grade I | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| City Bridge at the junction of High Street and Bridge Street | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Kings Gate | Scheduled monument | 730 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Magdalen Hill Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Tumbling Bay | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Deacon Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
| Winnall Down Copse | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| Tops and Bottoms Plantation | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Temple Valley | Valley | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 49 | 90 |
41 of the street's 90 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Winchester: see them on the Winchester page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winnall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Stanmore Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Vineyard SO23 9NP | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Greggs SO23 9NP | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Gathered Table Co. SO23 0QA | Mobile caterer | 250 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Black Boy SO23 9NQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2022 |
| The Black Hole SO23 9NQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Hot Hog BBQ SO23 9NQ | Mobile caterer | 320 m | 5 Very good | 22 Aug 2026 |
| All Saints CofE Primary School SO23 0PS | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Emmaus Hampshire SO23 9BN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Chesil Lodge Day Centre SO23 0AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Chesil Lodge SO23 0AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Sushil's SO23 8RB | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (16); On or near Milland Road (15); On or near Prinstead Close (6); On or near Bar End Road (6); On or near Wharf Mews (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 32% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 26% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 3 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SO23 9SQ: 38 addresses of 42 in the postcode
- SO23 0AH: 28 addresses of 60 in the postcode
- SO23 9PH: 10 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- SO23 9NP: 5 addresses of 106 in the postcode
- SO23 8BL: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
- SO23 9NN: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Domum Road · Portal Road · Easthill · Wharf Mews · Cathedral View · Wharf Hill · St Catherine's Road · Granville Place · Milland Road · Canute Road · College Walk · St Catherines View
All the streets in SO23 and across Winchester.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.