Built-up area in Winchester, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.098, -1.304 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 48 33 |
| Population: | 4,388 |
| Dialling code: | 01962 (Winchester) |
Kings Worthy is a compact village and civil parish just north‑east of Winchester in Hampshire, England. It forms part of the cluster known locally as The Worthys and sits close to the River Itchen and the scarp of the South Downs, so residents enjoy easy access to countryside walks while still being within striking distance of the cathedral city.
Originally with medieval roots, Kings Worthy now combines older stone and Victorian houses with more recent developments, and functions largely as a residential community with local shops, a primary school, pubs and an active village hall. The social life is driven by community groups, sports clubs and occasional local events, and many people commute into Winchester or further afield for work while valuing the village’s quieter, small‑scale character.
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