Vicarage Lane Hambledon, Winchester
10 addresses across 1 postcode (PO7), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44302373.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £342,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (E: 4, F: 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 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 Portchester, about 9.7 km (6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 55 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Denmead Health Centre, about 3.2 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £342,500 | £342,500 | £342,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 | £1,250,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £239,500 | £229,000 | £250,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £245,000 | £230,000 | £260,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £1,660,000 | £1,660,000 | £1,660,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2022 | 4, WALNUT TREE COTTAGES PO7 4RP | Terraced | £342,500 | |
| 30 Jun 2021 | 3, WALNUT TREE COTTAGES PO7 4RP | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2020 | THE COACH HOUSE PO7 4RP | Other | £401,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jan 2018 | WESTFIELDS PO7 4RP | Detached | £1,250,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2016 | 4, WALNUT TREE COTTAGES PO7 4RP | Terraced | £320,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2015 | HAMBLEDON COTTAGE PO7 4RP | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2012 | 3, WALNUT TREE COTTAGES PO7 4RP | Terraced | £250,000 | New build. |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 5, WALNUT TREE COTTAGES PO7 4RP | Detached | £229,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2011 | 1 PO7 4RP | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2011 | 4, WALNUT TREE COTTAGES PO7 4RP | Terraced | £230,000 | New build. |
| 20 Jan 2006 | THE OLD VICARAGE PO7 4RP | Detached | £1,660,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | ROSEMEAD COTTAGE PO7 4RP | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 7 Aug 1998 | ROSEMEAD COTTAGE PO7 4RP | Semi-detached | £145,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 138 m². Most common: House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (2). Built: before 1900 (3); 2007-2011 (1); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (22% of about 960 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Hambledon. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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
- HAMBLEDON COTTAGE, grade II
- ROSEMEAD, grade II
- THE OLD VICARAGE, grade II
- WEST STREET COTTAGE AND BOUNDARY, grade II
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
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.
Groundwater flooding is possible in this postcode: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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 10 addresses are between 55 m and 63 m above sea level (58 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO7 4RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Portchester 367,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Rowlands Castle 133,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) | |
| Cosham 896,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Gardens Hambledon | 100 m |
| Ferry terminal | Portsmouth International Cruise & Ferry Terminal Stamshaw | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 19.4 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 67.3 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Denmead Health Centre | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Denmead Dental | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Queen Alexandra Hospital | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Police station | Waterlooville Police Station | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-Operative Denmead, Denmead Cashzone | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,200 m² | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade I), 110 m north-east. 84 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 110 m north-east |
| Manor Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 110 m south-east |
| Cams | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rushmere Pond | Lake or reservoir | 750 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Little Hanger | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Boarhuts Copse | Wood | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Goldsmith's Plantation | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Well Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Leydene Bottom | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 10 |
2 of the street's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hambledon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 230 m | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stores PO7 4RW | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Hambledon Primary School PO7 4RT | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Hambledon Lunch Club PO7 4RW | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Peoples Market PO7 4RW | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| The Vine PO7 4RW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crepe Britain PO7 4SU | Mobile caterer | 270 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2023 |
| Hambledon Wineries Ltd PO7 4RY | Manufacturers/packers | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Vicarage Lane (1); On or near High Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 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 | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 Hambledon Lunch Club (other catering premises, PO7 4RW) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 7 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- PO7 4RP: 10 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
The Gardens · High Street · West Street · Stewarts Green · Speltham Hill · Rushmere Gate · Lashly Meadow
All the streets in PO7 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.