Is SO23 8AF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

255 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SO23 8AF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
83
Shoplifting
42
Drugs
34
Anti-social behaviour
26
Public order
26
Other theft
17
Criminal damage & arson
12
Other crime
7

House prices

£453,188

Average price in Winchester (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 0.1% year on year.

Terraced
£382,968
Semi-detached
£459,291
Detached
£727,365
Flat / maisonette
£226,292

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SO23 8AF specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SO23 8AF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SO23 8AF on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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