House prices in Winchester have soared by an average of over £8,000 in the month of May, according to figures from the Land Registry.

The latest data from the government department reveals that in May 2022 average house prices in Winchester reached £490,955.

This was up from £482,474 in April, representing over a 1.8 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 11.6 per cent.

If you are interested in buying or renting a home, you can see the latest properties in and around Winchester here.

How much have house prices increased in Winchester?

Breaking it down for specific types of housing, all prices saw an increase.

  • Detached houses - Up to £812,867 from £798,613 in April
  • Semi-detached houses - Up to £489,194 from £480,433 in April
  • Terraced houses - Up to £410,282 from £402,447 in April
  • Flats - Up to £246,638 from £243,817 in April

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How do Winchester house prices compare to the UK average?

Even when comparing Winchester to the picture across the UK, the area is far above the UK average with a typical property value in the nations reaching £283,496 in May.

In cash terms, the average house price in May was £32,210 higher than a year earlier with house price growth accelerating to 12.8 per cent in May 2022. Prices were up by 1.2 per cent month on month.

How much could your house be worth?

We have created this map for the South East so you can see the average house price in each neighbourhood since 1995.

Sites like Zoopla can offer an estimate valuation of your house if you input your postcode into their website here.

The above map can demonstrate which areas of Winchester are the most expensive for average house prices.