St. Michael
Ward in Winchester, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.054, -1.31 |
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| OS grid ref: | SU 48 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01962 (Winchester) |
St. Michael is a compact central ward in Winchester, Hampshire, England, sitting amid the city’s medieval street pattern and conservation areas. Its streets sit close to the River Itchen and the cathedral precincts, so historic buildings, narrow lanes and the remnants of Roman and Anglo‑Saxon influence help give the area a distinctly historic feel.
The ward’s economy leans on tourism, hospitality and independent retail, with visitors drawn to nearby Winchester Cathedral, regular markets and cultural venues such as the Theatre Royal, while the presence of the University of Winchester and a mix of long‑standing residents and younger professionals creates a socially mixed, lively community with strong local pride in its heritage.
Postcode districts covering St. Michael
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 10 miles
- Portsmouth 19 miles
- Basingstoke 17.2 miles
- Gosport 18.3 miles
- Waterlooville 17.3 miles
- Fareham 14.9 miles
- Eastleigh 5.4 miles
- Eastleigh Town 6.8 miles
- Winchester 0.9 miles
- Havant 19.5 miles
- Salisbury 21.5 miles
- Andover 13.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Winchester Built-up area 0.9 miles
- St. Bartholomew Ward 1.2 miles
- Badger Farm Parish 1.2 miles
- St. Luke Ward 1.3 miles
- St. Paul Ward 1.3 miles
- Chilcomb Parish 1.5 miles
- Olivers Battery Parish 1.9 miles
- Shawford Built-up area 2 miles
- St. Barnabas Ward 2 miles
- Twyford Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Compton and Shawford Parish 2.4 miles
- Headbourne Worthy Parish 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in St. Michael
SO23 0AG, SO23 9HN, SO23 9GN, SO23 9EH, SO23 9SB, SO23 8BN, SO23 8DR, SO23 9QA, SO23 9HG … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 7.4 miles
- Bournemouth Airport 29.9 miles
- Winchester Railway Station 1 mile
- Shawford Railway Station 2.3 miles
- Winchester Bus Station 0.6 miles
Hotels in St. Michael Ad
- Winchester Royal Hotel 3
- Wykeham Arms 4
- Hotel du Vin and Bistro Winchester 4
- Kyoto Rooms Winchester
- The Westgate
- The Old Vine 4
- The Black Hole
- Winchester Wessex Hotel 4
- Winchester Cathedral View Retreat By Dancenter 3
- St John's Croft
Schools in St. Michael
- All Saints C of E Primary School Primary
- St Faith's C of E Primary School Primary
- The Pilgrims School Independent - all ages
- Winchester College Independent - secondary
Local points of interest
- Roman wall Archaeological site 0.8 miles
- Pitt Manor Estate 1.1 miles
- Hursley Park Estate 4.2 miles
- The Grange Country house 6.7 miles
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles
- Broadlands Country house 9.3 miles
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles
- West Quay Shopping centre 11.2 miles
- Embley House Estate 11.4 miles
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 12.3 miles
- Hythe Marina Marina 13 miles
- Paultons Park Estate 13.4 miles