Living in Winchester
Winchester is a city in South East (England), United Kingdom, home to 123,879 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 7%, #25 of 378), climate-conscious movers (top 8%, #28 of 388), people who put healthcare first (top 8%, #28 of 378).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Winchester
- It is part of Greater Southampton, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 54 min and sets around 16:01; in late June it sets around 21:24.
How Winchester ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In South East (England) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #101 of 378 | #22 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #310 of 387 | #39 of 67 | Map |
| Low-income family | 49 | #230 of 378 | #27 of 67 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #161 of 378 | #22 of 67 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #25 of 378 | #10 of 67 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #41 of 378 | #20 of 67 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #35 of 387 | #8 of 67 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #110 of 368 | #30 of 67 | Map |
| Young professional | 65 | #112 of 367 | #30 of 67 | Map |
| DINKS | 65 | #83 of 362 | #28 of 67 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #356 of 387 | #57 of 67 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #42 of 368 | #9 of 67 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #160 of 361 | #34 of 67 | Map |
| Student | 69 | #102 of 354 | #16 of 67 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #278 of 378 | #31 of 67 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 35 | #309 of 388 | #36 of 67 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #131 of 363 | #38 of 67 | Map |
| Expat professional | 60 | #95 of 387 | #35 of 67 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 76 | #28 of 378 | #18 of 67 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 69 | #96 of 388 | #8 of 67 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #144 of 388 | #21 of 67 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 45 | #225 of 388 | #16 of 67 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 66 | #41 of 388 | #9 of 67 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #194 of 388 | #47 of 67 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 80 | #28 of 388 | #4 of 67 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #80 of 209 | #6 of 37 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #52 of 388 | #9 of 67 | Map |
| Digital native | 54 | #219 of 368 | #32 of 67 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Eastleigh 10 km
- Southampton 15 km
- Test Valley 17 km
- Fareham 21 km
- East Hampshire 25 km
- Havant 27 km
- Gosport 28 km
- Basingstoke and Deane 29 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.