The Weirs Winchester
4 addresses across 4 postcodes (SO23), about 350 m long. USRN 44305382.
- Flood: 5 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 B; 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 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 37 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 Clements Partnership, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 770 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 31% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 166 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (20% of about 830 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: 15.
- 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
- CITY BRIDGE, grade I
- PART OF THE CITY, PALACE AND CASTLE WALL RUNNING EAST FROM PRIORY GATE TO ANGLE NEAR TO HALL ABOVE MAGDALEN HOSPITAL, grade I
- 1, WATER LANE, grade II*
- 1, BRIDGE STREET, grade II
- 108, COLEBROOK STREET, grade II
- 12, COLEBROOK STREET, grade II
- 13-15, COLEBROOK STREET, grade II
- 2 AND 3, BRIDGE STREET, grade II
- 4, BRIDGE STREET, grade II
- 4, CHESIL STREET, grade II
- 6, CHESIL STREET, grade II
- 8 AND 10, CHESIL STREET, grade II
- ST JOHN'S HOSPITAL (SOUTH), grade II
- WALL ON RIVER RUNNING BEHIND NOS 4 TO 12, grade II
- WHARF MILL, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 14 Chesil Street, Winchester: up to 16 homes, permissioned (40 m)
- 108 Colebrook Street, Winchester, permissioned (100 m)
- 12-13 Capitol House Bridge Street, permissioned (160 m)
- 12-13 Capitol House Bridge Street, permissioned (160 m)
- 7/8 High Street, Winchester: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (330 m)
- 60 Eastgate Street, Winchester, permissioned (350 m)
- 9-11 High Street, permissioned (360 m)
- 9-11 High Street, permissioned (360 m)
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, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 65 homes the Environment Agency counts, 3 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
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 0HY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO23 9LH | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| SO23 9LR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| SO23 9NX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 33 m and 37 m above sea level (35 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO23 0HY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SO23 9LH | 94% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| SO23 9LR | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SO23 9NX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Winchester 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Shawford 140,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Chandlers Ford 158,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chesil Lodge The Soke | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Winchester | 290 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Peter's Car Park | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 150 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 74.8 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Clements Partnership | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridge Street (Dental Surgery) | 170 m |
| Hospital | Royal Hampshire County Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cheltenham & Gloucester | 360 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,130 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George V Playing Field 7.5 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Peter's Theatre, a listed building (Grade II*), 60 m north-east. 381 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 36 of them Grade I and 36 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Peter's Theatre | Listed building, Grade II* | 60 m north-east |
| 12, Chesil Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m north-east |
| 42, Chesil Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m south-east |
| Part of the City, Palace and Castle Wall Running East From Priory Gate to Angle Near to Hall Above Magdalen Hospital | Listed building, Grade I | 90 m north |
| City Bridge at the junction of High Street and Bridge Street | Scheduled monument | 120 m north |
| Wolvesey Palace | Scheduled monument | 190 m south-west |
| Winchester Cathedral Close | Scheduled monument | 420 m (0.3 miles) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tumbling Bay | Lake or reservoir | 620 m (0.4 miles) north |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Winnall Down Copse | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Deacon Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Tops and Bottoms Plantation | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Velpins Bank Plantation | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 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 | 4 | 4 |
None of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Winnall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 710 m (0.4 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 | 770 m (0.5 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 |
| St Faith's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Peter Symonds College | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Stanmore Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 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 |
| Lanterns Nursery School and Extended Services | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Westgate School | All-through | 4–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chesil Rectory Restaurant SO23 0HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 4 Good | 10 Dec 2025 |
| The Little Kitchen Company @RSP SO23 0HU | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 21 Sushi SO23 9BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 4 Good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| The Pizza Tavern SO23 9BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| St John's Community Room SO23 9LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Cathedral Cottage Bed And Breakfast SO23 9LH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2013 |
| Field And Furnace SO23 9LH | Mobile caterer | 120 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Abbey Mill Winchester SO23 9LH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Chesil Lodge SO23 0AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 3 Apr 2025 |
| La Gastronomia Also Trading As Sergio Cook For You SO23 0HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Kyoto Kitchen SO23 0HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Velvetto SO23 0HN | Retailers - other | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Winchester Mini Market SO23 9BQ | Retailers - other | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Chesil Lodge Day Centre SO23 0AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 150 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Incognito SO23 9BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jul 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 |
| Public order | 31 |
| Drugs | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bridge Street (82); On or near Busket Lane (33); On or near Old Station Approach (21); On or near Colebrook Place (10); On or near Chesil Street (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 31% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 23% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 34% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 77% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
- Food hygiene ratings Velvetto (retailers - other, SO23 0HN) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SO23 0HY: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- SO23 9LH: 1 address of 78 in the postcode
- SO23 9LR: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
- SO23 9NX: 1 address of 4 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Colebrook Place · Chesil Street · High Street · Chesil Terrace · Wolvesey Terrace · Old Station Approach · Eastgate Street · Abbey Passage · St Giles Close · East Hill · Highcliffe Road · Magdalen Hill
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.