The Nook is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 4GQ is located in the Eastleigh North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Nook, Eastleigh, SO50 4GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 4GP, SO50 4GN, SO50 4GR, SO50 4HQ, SO50 4GS, SO50 4GF, SO50 4GG, SO50 4HN, SO50 4GE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO50 4GQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.4% | 40.7% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 42.2% | 2.6% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 48% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30.1% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 14.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 24.6% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 14.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 15.2% | -5.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 21.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 92% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 94.3% | 92.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 93.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Nook was 155.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 304.5% higher than the Bishopstoke average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Nook has the 5th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke and the 39th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 104.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Nook, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-05-20 | £383,532 |
| 5 The Nook, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-01-08 | £330,851 |
| 3A The Nook, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2018-04-30 | £330,747 |
| 1 The Nook, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-10-28 | £324,665 |
| 2 The Nook, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2016-04-29 | £296,438 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare Junior School St Catherine's Road , SO50 4JT | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scantabout Primary School Ionic Close , Chandler's Ford SO53 2NR | 3out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 2,574 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 4,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,797 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester Pub & Restaurant | HAM FARM HARVESTER, TWYFORD ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4LF | 618 yd | |
| The Coffee Corner | UNIT B, BOYATT WOOD CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4QP | 709 yd | |
| Bishopstoke Park | ORCHARD GARDENS CARE HOME, 1 GARNIER DRIVE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6HE | 989 yd | |
| STEAM TOWN BREW CO | 1 BISHOPSTOKE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6AD | 1,072 yd | |
| LEO LEISURE BINGO CLUB PARK SUITE | LEO LEISURE BINGO CLUB, 12 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CLUB | 170 TWYFORD ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4HR | 217 yd | |
| THE ARROW | THE ARROW, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4QP | 643 yd | |
| Eastleigh Railway Institute | 2 ROMSEY ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FE | 925 yd | |
| THE WAGON WORKS | THE WAGON WORKS, 28 STATION HILL, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FJ | 1,043 yd | |
| EASTLEIGH WORKING CLUB | 18 UPPER MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FD | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNICHE TWYFORD | 79 TWYFORD ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4HH | 389 yd | |
| Top Chef | UNIT 10, BOYATT WOOD CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4QP | 709 yd | |
| Star Balti House | UNIT 9, BOYATT WOOD CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4QP | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS | PETROL SERVICE STATION, 138 TWYFORD ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4HP | 167 yd | |
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | UNIT 6 TO 8, BOYATT WOOD CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4QP | 709 yd | |
| LIDL FOODSTORES | LIDL, COLES CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4EL | 999 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Lawn Road | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Crestwood College (Shakespeare Campus) Shakespeare Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Eastleigh Railway Bowling Club (Closed) ROMSEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 932 yd |
| Curves (Eastleigh) WESSEX HOUSE WESSEX HOUSE UPPER MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.