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 miles16.1 km
- Portsmouth 19 miles30.6 km
- Basingstoke 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Gosport 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Waterlooville 17.3 miles27.9 km
- Fareham 14.9 miles24 km
- Eastleigh 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Eastleigh Town 6.8 miles11 km
- Winchester 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Havant 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Salisbury 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Andover 13.4 miles21.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Winchester Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- St. Bartholomew Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Badger Farm Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- St. Luke Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- St. Paul Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Chilcomb Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Olivers Battery Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Shawford Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- St. Barnabas Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Twyford Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Compton and Shawford Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Headbourne Worthy Parish 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in St. Michael
SO23 3SQ, SO23 9QQ, SO23 8SA, SO23 9NX, SO23 3TA, SO23 0PR, SO23 9TU, SO23 0QY, SO23 0QR … See all
Transport links
- Southampton Airport 7.4 miles12 km
- Bournemouth Airport 29.9 miles48.2 km
- Winchester Railway Station 1 mile1.6 km
- Shawford Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Winchester Bus Station 0.6 miles0.9 km
Hotels in St. Michael Ad
- Kyoto Rooms Winchester
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro Winchester 4
- Winchester Royal Hotel 4
- Mercure Wessex Winchester Hotel 4
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 miles1.2 km
- Pitt Manor Estate 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Hursley Park Estate 4.2 miles6.7 km
- The Grange Country house 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Silverlake Stadium Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Broadlands Country house 9.3 miles14.9 km
- St Mary's Stadium Stadium 10.8 miles17.4 km
- West Quay Shopping centre 11.2 miles18 km
- Embley House Estate 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Netley Abbey Archaeological site 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 13 miles21 km
- Paultons Park Estate 13.4 miles21.5 km