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Singles in Winchester

Members from Winchester and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Winchester

  • About 46,000 people live in Winchester.
  • It lies in England.
  • It's about 60 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Southampton is about 12 miles away.
  • Close by: Basingstoke (17 miles), Gosport (20 miles) and Portsmouth (21 miles).

A first date in Winchester

Daytime dates suit a town like Winchester: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Winchester: questions and answers

How far around Winchester can I search?

More than 1.8 million people live within 30 miles of Winchester, in 69 towns and cities including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Winchester free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Winchester or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Winchester real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Winchester?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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