Barnes Close Winchester
47 addresses across 3 postcodes (SO23), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44301364.
- Sales: 53 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £1,630,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 22 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 11, D: 7, E: 1, G: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 67% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Cross Park, is about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 36 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 47 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Paul's Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 830 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 64% of households owned their home and 64% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £1,630,000 | £1,630,000 | £1,630,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £705,000 | £705,000 | £705,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £327,000 | £327,000 | £327,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £610,000 | £500,000 | £720,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £2,300,000 | £2,300,000 | £2,300,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £318,000 | £318,000 | £318,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £745,000 | £545,000 | £945,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £1,447,000 | £1,447,000 | £1,447,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 4 SO23 9QX | Detached | £1,630,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2025 | MIDDLEBOURNE, 7 SO23 9QX | Detached | £705,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Jan 2024 | FLAT 7, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £327,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 2023 | SOUTHBOURNE, 7 SO23 9QX | Flat or maisonette | £720,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Apr 2023 | TOPBOURNE, 7 SO23 9QX | Flat or maisonette | £500,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Aug 2022 | FLAT 10, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £350,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 May 2022 | FLAT 11, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £350,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2021 | FLAT 2, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 6 SO23 9QX | Detached | £2,300,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2021 | 4 SO23 9QX | Other | £1,425,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jun 2020 | FLAT 12, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £315,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Apr 2019 | FLAT 6, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £318,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 2018 | 1 SO23 9QX | Detached | £945,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2018 | MIDDLEBOURNE, 7 SO23 9QX | Detached | £545,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Dec 2017 | FLAT 12, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £295,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 2016 | 9 SO23 9QX | Semi-detached | £1,447,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2015 | FLAT 8, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £295,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Sep 2014 | FLAT 3, 7 SO23 9QX | Flat or maisonette | £465,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Aug 2013 | FLAT 8, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £249,070 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2013 | TOP ROSS, 5 SO23 9QX | Semi-detached | £860,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2012 | FLAT 1, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Sep 2011 | FLAT 8, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Apr 2011 | FLAT 11, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £235,400 | Leasehold. |
| 21 Feb 2011 | FLAT 3, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £183,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2009 | FLAT 3, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £190,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Jan 2008 | FLAT 6, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jan 2008 | FLAT 3, TOPBOURNE, 7 SO23 9QX | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Sep 2007 | FLAT 5, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £267,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 2006 | FLAT 11, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jul 2005 | FLAT 4, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Jun 2005 | FLAT 10, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Mar 2004 | 6 SO23 9QX | Detached | £1,000,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2004 | FLAT 5, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Feb 2004 | FLAT 5, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £220,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Feb 2004 | FLAT 3, TOPBOURNE, 7 SO23 9QX | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Nov 2003 | FLAT 2, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Aug 2003 | FLAT 12, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £186,500 | Leasehold. |
| 22 Oct 2002 | GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 7 SO23 9QX | Flat or maisonette | £285,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 2002 | FLAT 9, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 3 SO23 9QX | Semi-detached | £734,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2002 | FLAT 7, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £185,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Apr 2002 | FLAT 8, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £175,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Jan 2002 | FLAT 5, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £210,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Nov 2001 | FLAT 2, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Aug 2000 | FLAT 5, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 27 Oct 1999 | FLAT 3, TOPBOURNE, 7 SO23 9QX | Flat or maisonette | £125,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 1998 | FLAT 1, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £72,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Oct 1998 | FLAT 12, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £93,500 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jul 1998 | FLAT 9, PALMERSTON COURT SO23 9TS | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Feb 1998 | GROUND FLOOR FLAT, 7 SO23 9QX | Flat or maisonette | £142,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
22 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: Flat (16); House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (2). Built: 1900-1929 (6); 1983-1990 (4); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (7).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 1, Barnes Close
- 4a, Barnes Close
- 4b, Barnes Close
- 4c, Barnes Close
- 9, Barnes Close
- Flat 1 Palmerston Court, Barnes Close
- Flat 2, Palmerston Court, Barnes Close
- Flat 3 Palmerston Court, Barnes Close
- Flat 9 Palmerston Court, Barnes Close
- Top Floor Flat, St. Lawrence House Dental Practice, Barnes 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (22% of about 900 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)
- Stanmore Primary School, land adj to Stanmore Lane, Winchester: up to 9 homes, permissioned (280 m)
- The Masters Lodge St Cross Road: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Land south of 91-95 St Cross Road: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Kingsgate Park, Kingsgate Road: up to 4 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Winchester Snooker Centre, Radley House 8 St Cross Road, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
- Winchester Snooker Centre, Radley House 8 St Cross Road, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 18 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 9QX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO23 9TS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO23 9QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 18 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 47 addresses are between 36 m and 41 m above sea level (38 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO23 9QU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO23 9QX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO23 9TS | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Winchester 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Shawford 140,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.3 km (2 miles) | |
| Chandlers Ford 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barnes Close St Cross | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winchester | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Garnier Road Car Park | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 76.2 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | St Paul's Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Iosis Clinic LTD | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Royal Hampshire County Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Barclays Bank Cash Machine | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Cross Park 2.6 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,570 m² | 260 m |
| Allotments | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Cross Allotment Gardens 8,230 m² | 260 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hospital of St Cross and Almshouses of Noble Poverty, a listed building (Grade I), 500 m (0.3 miles) south. 110 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade I and 5 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital of St Cross and Almshouses of Noble Poverty | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Sick House St Mary's College | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The War Cloister, Winchester College | Listed building, Grade I | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| The Kings Gate | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| St Catherine's Hill hillfort | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Winchester Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Compton End | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Tumbling Bay | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Collis Copse | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Pitt Copse | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Yew Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Deacon Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 41 | 47 |
6 of the street's 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 150 m | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanmore Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | 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 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Kings' School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 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 |
| Western Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Westgate School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Plaice SO23 9RE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| The Bell Inn SO23 9RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 4 Good | 29 Mar 2025 |
| St Cross Service Station SO23 9PS | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Brendoncare Meadway SO23 9RF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2022 |
| Moreish Crunchy Chilli Oil SO23 9TN | Manufacturers/packers | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cater Link @ Stanmore Primary School SO22 4AJ | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC @ Stanmore Primary School SO22 4AJ | School/college/university | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Brothers Kitchen SO23 9SD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
| The Hundred Mens Hall SO23 9SD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lansdowne Avenue (37); On or near Drummond Close (12); On or near Priors Barton (9); On or near St Faith'S Road (6); On or near Clausentum Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 64% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 18% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 54% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 31% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 64% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 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 9QX: 25 addresses of 26 in the postcode
- SO23 9TS: 13 addresses
- SO23 9QU: 9 addresses of 31 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lower Stanmore Lane · Christchurch Gardens · Long Close · Christchurch Road · St Faith's Road · Edward Road · Lansdowne Avenue · Crispstead Lane · Drummond Close · Priors Barton · Christchurch Road · Clausentum Road
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.