Compton Road Winchester
18 addresses across 1 postcode (SO23), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44301360.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £1,850,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 3, E: 4).
- 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 G; Band D in Winchester costs £2,360 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 930 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 180 m away, and Abbey Grounds (0.9 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is St Paul's Surgery, about 780 m (0.5 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 510 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 30% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 34 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £1,850,000 | £1,850,000 | £1,850,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £1,470,000 | £1,470,000 | £1,470,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £1,875,000 | £1,875,000 | £1,875,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £1,310,000 | £1,310,000 | £1,310,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £767,500 | £610,000 | £925,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £630,000 | £630,000 | £630,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £340,000 | £315,000 | £365,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2021 | 5 SO23 9SL | Semi-detached | £1,850,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2019 | 4 SO23 9SL | Semi-detached | £1,470,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | CARLTON HOUSE, 12 SO23 9SL | Semi-detached | £1,875,000 | |
| 22 May 2014 | 1A SO23 9SL | Semi-detached | £800,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2007 | CARLTON VILLA, 10 SO23 9SL | Semi-detached | £1,310,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2003 | 2 SO23 9SL | Semi-detached | £610,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2003 | 4 SO23 9SL | Semi-detached | £925,000 | |
| 14 May 2002 | 6 SO23 9SL | Semi-detached | £630,000 | |
| 14 May 1999 | 4 SO23 9SL | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1999 | 2 SO23 9SL | Semi-detached | £315,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 208 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); Bungalow, detached (1); Flat (1). Built: before 1900 (5); 1983-1990 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
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 G (25% of about 800 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: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- DU BOULAYS, WINCHESTER COLLEGE, grade II
- GARDEN BOUNDARY WALL TO SOUTH OF DU BOULAYS, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Winchester Snooker Centre, Radley House 8 St Cross Road, permissioned (180 m)
- Winchester Snooker Centre, Radley House 8 St Cross Road, permissioned (180 m)
- Kingsgate Park, Kingsgate Road: up to 4 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- Trafalgar House Trafalgar Street, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Trafalgar House Trafalgar Street, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Trafalgar House Trafalgar Street, permissioned (490 m (0.3 miles))
- Regency House 2 - 4 Southgate Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9EF, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Regency House 2 - 4 Southgate Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9EF, permissioned (510 m (0.3 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
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 44 m and 48 m above sea level (46 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO23 9SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Winchester 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Shawford 140,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Chandlers Ford 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Romans Road Winchester | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winchester | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tower Street Car Park | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 340 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 75.6 km (47 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Paul's Surgery | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Iosis Clinic LTD | 340 m |
| Hospital | Royal Hampshire County Hospital | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 49 High St Lloyds Bank | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,600 m² | 180 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Abbey Grounds 9,320 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,260 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Oram's Arbour 2.2 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 2.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 26 and 27, St Swithun Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m north-east. 385 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 35 of them Grade I and 29 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and 27, St Swithun Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m north-east |
| Winchester Castle | Scheduled monument | 330 m north |
| Serle's House | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north-east |
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Great Hall Winchester Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Kings Gate | Scheduled monument | 500 m (0.3 miles) east |
| The West Gate | Scheduled monument | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tumbling Bay | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Collis Copse | Wood | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Lanham Plantation | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Winnall Down Copse | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Pitt Copse | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 18 | 18 |
None of the street's 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stanmore Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| The Westgate School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Western Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Peter Symonds College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Winnall 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 |
| Kings' School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Winchester Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Weeke Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester College Turner's SO23 9SL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Winchester College Du Boulay's SO23 9SJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Christ Church Lunch Club SO23 9SR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Winchester College Hawkins SO23 9HX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Winchester College Morshead's SO23 9JA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Winchester College Fearnon's SO23 9JE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Winchester College Chernoke House Saints SO23 9QP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Winchester Allotment Society SO22 4NX | Retailers - other | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Green Man Also Trading As Lucky Lychee SO23 9EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Winchester College Sergeant's SO23 9QR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The Warden And Scholars Of St Mary College Of Winchester SO23 9PR | School/college/university | 350 m | 4 Good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Winchester Student Union - The Vault, The Terrace, The Shop SO22 4NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Aramark T/A Starbucks University Of Winchester KA KKB Cafe\& SO22 4NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aramark @ University Of Winchester KA Learning Cafe T/A 53.3 SO22 4NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Aramark @ University Of Winchester KA Restaurant Level 3 SO22 4NR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Peninsula Road (13); On or near Beaufort Road (6); On or near St Michael'S Gardens (3); On or near Friary Gardens (3); On or near St James' Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 30% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 4% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 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) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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 9SL: 18 addresses
Nearby streets
St James' Villas · Beaufort Road · Alexandra Terrace · Talavera Road · Constable's Gate · Peninsula Road · St Michael's Gardens · Dummer Way · Friary Gardens · Grafton Road · St James Mews · St Michael's 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.