Winchester area guides
For an easy way to find information about some key local areas in Winchester start by searching our Winchester area guide. Alphabetically ordered by area name you'll find all you want to know about Winchester - from local area highlights, the latest property to buy or rent, leading local Estate Agencies and lists of local area resources.
Located in Southern England, Winchester is a city within the county of Hampshire. Home to a total population of 107,222 [1] people, Winchester is famous for its rich history and spectacular architecture, such as Winchester Cathedral and Winchester Castle. The cityâ~@~Ys property market is prosperous, with prices consistently remaining well above he national average. Computing and computer science careers have flourished in Winchester (computing employment is four times the national average), while the public services, finance and tourism industries are also important to the cityÃ~@~Ys economy [2] . The unemployment rate in Winchester is extremely low at 0.5 per cent [3] .
Winchester is a fairly sunny city and experiences a typical UK climate. The average annual rainfall is 544.80 millimetres [4] , which is less than half of the average annual UK rainfall of 1126.10 millimetres [5] . July and October are the driest and wettest months. July and August are the hottest months, while January and February are the coldest. Summer highs average at 21ðC and summer lows average at 13ðC. Winter highs average a8ðC and winter lows average at 4ðC [6] .
Public transport within Winchester city is dominated by the local bus network. For travel outside the city, Winchester Railway Station provides services to areas such as London, as well as Brighton, Portsmouth, Southampton, Waterloo and other northern destinations. Southampton Eastleigh International Airport is located about 10 miles south west of Winchesterâ~@~Ys city centre.
Winchester Property Market
Winchester property prices are significantly higher than the national average and generally expensive compared to other UK locations. The overall average house price in Winchester is ã365,206 and average prices by building type are ã557,095 (detach house), ã281,575 (semi-detached house), ã294,706 (terraced house) and ã203,353 (flat/apartment) [7] .
Winchesterâ~@~Ys property market is booming and offers an array of housing from various periods in time. The most abundant are Victorian style properties, but there is also an assortment of Georgian housing and brand new city centre flats. The most elite and expensive areas in Winchester are the streets surrounding the city centre, such as the St. Cross area and Christchurch Road.
Commended for its excellent education facilities, Winchester is home to many families that usually take up residency near schools south, east and south west of the city centre. Residents that commute to London daily tend to live in areas near the train station such as Fullflood and Hyde. The trendiest new properties in Winchester are located around the sophisticated Chilbolton Avenue.
Winchester Information
The official government website for Winchester City Council which provides information about tourism, local services, environment and planning, council tax and local business.
For help finding your next property in Winchester visit a leading Winchester Estate Agency.