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Winchester, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Winchester is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 46,074. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
46,074 Population 163/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
40.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$58,123 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,123 median income, 4.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$610,222 home value, $1,453/mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population46,074
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density163/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 5%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,123
Per Capita$58,123
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$610,222
Rent$1,453
Ownership67.0%
Housing Units18,430

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain40.6 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.9%
High School+63.5%

Community

Population46,074
Population Density163 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates51.0651°, -1.3187°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.6 inches (1,031 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.1 inches (10 cm)
Median Household Income$58,123
Median Age43.0 years

About Winchester

Winchester is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 46,074. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Winchester has a population of 46,074 with a density of 163 people per square mile, spread across 282.6 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.3% female and 48.7% male. The city is predominantly White (5.2%), with 1.2% Black, 3.6% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.4% of residents. 5.3% of the population are veterans. 3.4% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

46,074
Total Population
163
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above United Kingdom avg
282.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%
Female 51.3%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.6%

Social Characteristics

Winchester vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Winchester is $58,123, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,123 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,118, 22% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 4,193 business establishments. 43.3% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Winchester vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$58,123
23% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$58,123
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)4,193

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home43.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Winchester is $610,222, 116% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,453 (25% above the national average of $1,163). 67.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 18,430 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$610,222
116% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,453
25% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.0%
Owner-Occupied67.0%
Renter-Occupied33.1%
Housing Units18,430

Property Tax

Climate in Winchester

Winchester has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.5°C), the coldest is Jan (4.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 873 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.6°C / 40°F -2.6° / 12° 72.6
Feb 6.5°C / 44°F -1° / 13.2° 76.2
Mar 7.3°C / 45°F -0.4° / 15.7° 72.3
Apr 8.9°C / 48°F -0.9° / 18.8° 46.9
May 12.4°C / 54°F 3.5° / 21.3° 48.7
Jun 16°C / 61°F 7° / 27.2° 54.0
Jul 18.3°C / 65°F 9.9° / 30.4° 56.6
Aug 18.5°C / 65°F 10° / 29.5° 54.5
Sep 16.1°C / 61°F 5.9° / 27.6° 72.2
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 4° / 19.9° 124.0
Nov 8.3°C / 47°F 0.1° / 15.5° 95.0
Dec 6.4°C / 44°F -1.5° / 13.1° 100.3
Winchester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area282.6 sq mi (732.0 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates51.0651°N, 1.3187°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.0 on May 19, 2019.

Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 137 km
Jul 14, 2011 62 km SSE of Ventnor, United Kingdom M3.9 113 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 108 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 116 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 149 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 116 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 135 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 116 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 73 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 148 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 45 km
Jun 17, 1999 7 km NNE of Ross on Wye, United Kingdom M3.0 130 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 67 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 146 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 107 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 141 km
Aug 17, 1992 1 km E of Machen, United Kingdom M2.9 139 km
Feb 11, 1998 4 km SE of Newport, United Kingdom M2.9 126 km
Mar 23, 1998 11 km W of Chickerell, United Kingdom M2.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.4 in Wettest

Winchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 40°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (1.8").

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44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33% above the national average of 33.7%. 63.5% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+44.9%
33% above United Kingdom avg
High School+63.5%
A+ Education Grade (4.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density163/sq mi
Total Area282.6 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone40.0%
Public Transit2.5%
Work from Home43.3%

Schools in Winchester

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Westgate School - - - -
The Pilgrims School - - - -
Winchester College - - - -
Farley Nursery - - - -
Sparsholt Church of England Primary School - - - -
Osborne School - - - -
Weeke Primary School - - - -
Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School - - - -
St Peter's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Western Church of England Primary School - - - -
Henry Beaufort School - - - -
St Faith's Church of England Primary School - - - -
All Saints Church of England Primary School - - - -
St Bede Church of England Primary School - - - -
Stanmore Primary School - - - -
Winnall Primary School - - - -
Kings' School - - - -
St Swithun's - - - -
Harestock Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Winchester

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
60s Swinging Radio classic hits 60s 70a 80s, israeli pop oldies MP3 96 kbps
Swinging radio 60s 60s, sixties MP3 96 kbps
Express FM Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Christmas Radio (MP3) christmas music MP3 128 kbps
Isle of Wight Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Angel Radio (HQ) nostalgia, oldies MP3 96 kbps
Capital FM South Coast 103.2 commercial, pop MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Aldershot - AAC+ 64 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
Gold Dust Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Basingstoke - MP3 128 kbps
Overton Radio - MP3 192 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Winchester Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Shine Radio - AAC+ 96 kbps
HearMe - Classic Rock classic rock MP3
Southampton Hospital Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Outreach Radio - AAC 32 kbps
Angel Radio - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Winchester

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Andover Museum of the Iron Age
Beaulieu
Beaulieu
Bishop's Waltham Museum
Bursledon Brickworks
Bursledon Brickworks
City Mill
Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre
Eling Tide Mill Experience Visitor Centre
Fort Nelson
Gurkha Museum
King's Royal Hussars Museum
Medieval Merchants House
Medieval Merchants House
Milestones Museum
Museum of the Adjutant General's Corps
Museum of the Iron Age
Romsey Signal Box Project
Royal Green Jackets Museum
Royal Logistic Corps Museum
Royal Military Police Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
Royal Victoria Hospital Museum
SeaCity Museum
SeaCity Museum
Secret Army Exhibition
Secret Army Exhibition
Serle's House
Shears Mill
Shears Mill
Solent Sky
Solent Sky
The Rifles Museum
Tudor House Museum
Tudor House Museum
West End Museum
West End Museum
Westbury Manor Museum
Westgate Museum
Whitchurch Silk Mill
Willis Museum
Winchester City Museum

Libraries in Winchester

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alresford Library0.0
Andover Library0.0
Basingstoke Discovery Centre0.0
Bishop's Waltham Library0.0
Bitterne Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Bridgemary Library0.0
Burgess Road Library0.0
Chandler's Ford Library0.0
Cobbett Road Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Eastleigh Library0.0
Fair Oak Community Library0.0
Fareham Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Hedge End Library0.0
Hythe Library0.0
Lockswood Library0.0
Lordshill Library0.0
Martial Rose Library0.0
Mountbatten Library (ML)0.0
Netley Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
North Baddesley Library0.0
North End Library0.0
North End Library0.0
Overton Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Portchester Library0.0
Portswood Library0.0
Romsey Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
Shirley Library0.0
South Ham Library0.0
Southampton Central Library0.0
Stanmore Community Library0.0
Stanmore Library0.0
Stubbington Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Thornhill Library0.0
Totton Library0.0
West End Library0.0
West End Library0.0
Whitchurch Library0.0
Winchester Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Winchester

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Broad Street Market
Chesapeake Mill
Fareham Market
Fareham Market
Kingsland Market
Kingsland Market
Market Place

Hotels in Winchester

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel du Vin & Bistro
Lainston House Hotel
Mercure Winchester Wessex Hotel
Premier Inn
The Black Hole
The Old Vine
The Winchester Hotel
Travelodge Winchester
voco Winchester Hotel and Spa
Winchester Royal Hotel

Restaurants in Winchester

35 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

21 Sushi
ASK Italian
Balaka
Bangkok Bistro
Cathedral Refectory
Chutney's
Cote
Dim T
Fishy Tale
Five Boroughs Pizza
Food Hall
Gandhi
Giggling Squid
Gurkha's Inn
Kyoto
Kyoto Kitchen
Mumbai Spice
No 5 Bridge St.
Palm Pan Asia
Pi
Piecaramba!
Porterhouse
Republic of Pizza & Desserts
Rimjhim
River Cottage Kitchen & Deli
Tanoshii Fusion
The Black Rat
The Chesil Rectory
The Dispensary Kitchen
The Ivy
The Stables
The Winchester Orangery
Three Joes
Turtle Bay
Zizzi

Cafes in Winchester

42 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beechcroft Tea Barn
Bridge Patisserie
Bus Station Cafe
Cabinet Rooms
Cadence Clubhouse
Cafe Bar
Cafe Bartella
Cafe Destino
cafe destino
Cafe Monde
Cafe Winchester
Caffè Nero
Caracoli
Coffee Lab Academy
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa
Costa Drive Thru
Crussh
Cyber Italia
eighteen71
Fig & Fox
Flat White
Forte Kitchen
Frieda's Tearoom
Handlebar Cafe
Josie's
Kingsgate Wines & Provisions
Leaf & Bean
Learning Café
Maison Blanc
Open House Deli
Peninsula Cafe
Pumpkin
Senior Common Room
Starbucks
Starbucks
Starbucks
The Square
Tom's Deli
Winchester Coffee Roasters

Cinemas in Winchester

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Everyman

Theatres in Winchester

8 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chesil Theatre
New Hall
Octagon
QE2 Theatre
Saint Swithun's Performing Arts Centre
The Arc Performance Hall
The Tower Arts Centre
Theatre Royal

Monuments in Winchester

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alfred the Great
Buttercross

Castles in Winchester

5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bishop's Palace
Great Hall
Merdon Castle
Winchester Castle
Wolvesey Castle

Clinics in Winchester

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Outpatients

Dentists in Winchester

8 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chesil Dental Practice
City Bridge Dental
Contour Orthodontists
Gentle Dental Care
Oliver's Battery Dental Surgery
Solutions Dental
The Parchment Street Clinic
Westgate Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Winchester

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mildmay Veterinary Centre

Train Stations in Winchester

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Winchester

Bus Stations in Winchester

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Winchester Bus Station

Gas Stations in Winchester

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Esso
Harestock Garage
Pittvale Service Station
Sainsbury's
Shell
St Cross Road Filling Station
Tesco

Banks in Winchester

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barclays
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
NatWest
Newbury Building Society
Santander

Shopping Malls in Winchester

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kings Walk
The Brooks Centre

Gyms in Winchester

4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PureGym
Sarah Crudgington Fitness and Sports Massage
University Gym
Winchester Boxing Club

Golf Courses in Winchester

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hockley Golf Club
Royal Winchester Golf Club
South Winchester Golf Club

Breweries in Winchester

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alfred's Brewery
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Bowman Ales
Flack Manor Brewery
Flower Pots Brewery
Flower Pots Inn
Itchen Valley Brewery
Longdog Brewery
Stratton Lane Brewery and Bar
Upham Brewery
Vibrant Forest Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Winchester

TeamLeagueDivision
Silverlake Stadium
Utilita Bowl

Ski Resorts Near Winchester

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Southampton Alpine Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Winchester

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackbushe AirportBBSMedium Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Farnborough AirportFABMedium Airport
Lasham Airfield-Medium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF BensonBEXMedium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RAF OdihamODHMedium Airport
Southampton AirportSOUMedium Airport
Baileys Fram Airstrip-Small Airport
Barton Ashes Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bembridge AirportBBPSmall Airport
Bere Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Berry Grove Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Binstead Airfield-Small Airport
Bognor Regis Lec Airfield-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Brimpton Airfield-Small Airport
Brockwood Bottom Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalgrove Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Chesham Vale Airstrip-Small Airport
Chilbolton Airfield-Small Airport
Chilsfold Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Colemore Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Colthrop Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Drayton St Leonard Airfield-Small Airport
Englefield Airstrip-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Firs Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ginge Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Goodwood AerodromeQUGSmall Airport
Greenhill Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenlease Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Winchester

5 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Olivers Battery Post Office
Sparsholt Post Office
Stoney Lane Post Office
Upper High Street Post Office
Winchester Post Office

Treatment Centers in Winchester

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Complete Fertility Centre
Inclusion
Nayu Wellness Clinic
Peartree House Neurological Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Winchester

40 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints
Baptist Church
Barter Memorial Chapel 1868
Christ Church
City Church
First Church of Jesus Christ Scientist
Friends Meeting House
Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Church
Hospital of Saint Cross
Hyde Street Chapel
John Wesley Methodist Church, Weeke
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Level.10 Church
Middle Brook Centre
Nightingale Multi-Faith Chapel
Saint Andrew's
Saint Barnabas
Saint Bartholomew's
Saint John the Baptist
Saint John's Chapel
Saint Luke
Saint Mark's
Saint Matthew's
Saint Michael's Church
Saint Paul's Church
Saint Peter's
Saint Stephen's
Saint Swithun upon Kingsgate
Salvation Army Winchester Corps
St Lawrence-in-the-Square
St Thomas More Catholic Church
St. Stephen's Sparsholt
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The United Church Winchester
The Welcome Gospel Hall
University Chapel
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester College Chapel
Winchester Islamic Centre

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Winchester

What is the population of Winchester?

Winchester has a population of 46,074 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 163 people per square mile, spread across 282.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

Is Winchester expensive to live in?

The median household income is $58,123, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $610,222 (116% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,453 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Winchester?

Winchester has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.6 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Winchester?

Winchester has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,118. There are 4,193 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Winchester?

The median home value in Winchester is $610,222. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,453. The homeownership rate is 67.0%.

How are the schools in Winchester?

44.9% of adults in Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 63.5% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Winchester?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Winchester is 5.2% White, 1.2% Black or African American, 3.6% Asian. 95.4% of residents speak only English at home. 5.3% of the population are military veterans. 3.4% of residents have a disability.

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