Hales Drive is in Hedge End, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO30 4EQ is located in the Hedge End South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hales Drive, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO30 4AQ, SO30 4QQ, SO30 4AR, SO30 4AS, SO30 4AT, SO30 4QL, SO30 4AU, SO30 4AW, SO30 4BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO30 4EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO30 4EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.8% | 19.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 73% | 67.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.3% | 53% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 32.9% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 14.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16.8% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 30.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.7% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 95.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 76.7% | 16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hales Drive was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Botley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hales Drive has the 31st lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Botley and the 112th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hales Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-07-05 | £463,821 |
| 3 Hales Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2019-06-13 | £461,546 |
| 5 Hales Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2002-05-21 | £384,554 |
SO30 4EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO30 4EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanes Hill Primary School Fairfax Court , Hinkler Road SO19 6FW | 2out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Copse Primary School Kings Copse Road , Hedge End SO30 0PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shamblehurst Primary School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freegrounds Infant School Hobb Lane , Hedge End SO30 0GG | 3out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer Park Woodhouse Lane , Hedge End | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 4,035 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 4,205 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charlton House Independent School 55 MIDANBURY LANE , Bitterne Park SO18 4DJ | - not rated | 4,348 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH - JUNCTION CAFE | KING'S COMMUNITY CHURCH, UPPER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4BZ | 476 yd | |
| THE LONGSHIP CAFE | HEDGE END GOLF CENTRE, UPPER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4BZ | 495 yd | |
| SPRING TIDES CAFE | LANKESTER HOUSE, 1 FREEGROUNDS ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0HG | 876 yd | |
| McDONALD'S | UNIT 1A, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 950 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE @ NEXT | UNIT 4, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Parishes Conservative Club | SOUTHERN PARISHES CONSERVATIVE CLUB, THE HILL, UPPER NORTHAM CLOSE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4BB | 293 yd | |
| Hedge End Club Ltd | HEDGE END CLUB, 4 BURSLEDON ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0BR | 529 yd | |
| COOP MICROBAR | 5 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 1,022 yd | |
| THE BARLEYCORN | THE BARLEYCORN PUBLIC HOUSE, 2 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FQ | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 6 ST JOHNS CENTRE, ST JOHNS ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4QU | 906 yd | |
| Mr PIZZA | 11 ST JOHNS CENTRE, ST JOHNS ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4QU | 906 yd | |
| J HENRY'S FISH & CHIPS | 5A UPPER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4DY | 915 yd | |
| WOK HARD | 1B LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 984 yd | |
| Hedge End Kebabs | 5A LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI STORES LIMITED | UNIT 1, HEDGE END RETAIL PARK, CHARLES WATTS WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4RT | 960 yd | |
| CO-OP | 9B LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hedge End Golf Centre UPPER NORTHAM ROAD | golf, health and fitness suite | 626 yd |
| Hedge End Village Hall ST. JOHNS ROAD | 681 yd | |
| Greta Park SOWDEN CLOSE | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Turnpike Way Recreation Ground THISTLE ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.