Chestnut Avenue is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 5AN is located in the Eastleigh South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 5AQ, SO50 5AL, SO50 5AP, SO50 5AR, SO50 5AJ, SO50 5HS, SO50 5FU, SO50 5AH, SO50 5QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 5AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.9% | 41.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 39.4% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 48.3% | 47.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 14.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 11.5% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 18.3% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 22.2% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 30.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.8% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 93.1% | 91.9% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 91.8% | 91.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 90.8% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 20.5% | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Avenue was 22.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% lower than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 101st lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-02-28 | £375,386 |
| 33 Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-03-26 | £358,525 |
| 33 Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,999 | 2018-08-03 | £351,324 |
| 37 Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-11-17 | £339,070 |
| 31 Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-06-20 | £315,975 |
SO50 5AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary & Pre-School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | - not rated | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy Whieldon Way , North Stoneham Park SO50 9SB | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nightingale County Infant School Nightingale Avenue , SO5 3JW | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 105 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 670 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 | 1,352 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Eastleigh Primary Campus The Mallard Centre, Nightingale Avenue , SO50 9JJ | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Manor School Allington Manor , Allington Lane SO50 7DE | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aster House Pupil Referral Unit Aster Road , Swaythling SO16 3BG | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Avenue Restaurant | EASTLEIGH COLLEGE, CHESTNUT AVENUE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5FS | 124 yd | |
| HAPPY FOOD | ALL SAINTS CHURCH, DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NH | 290 yd | |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College | BARTON PEVERIL COLLEGE, CHESTNUT AVENUE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5ZA | 671 yd | |
| ARLINGTON KITCHEN | EASTLEIGH RAIL WORKS, CAMPBELL ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5AD | 731 yd | |
| LAKESIDE CAFE | LAKESIDE RAILWAY, LAKESIDE COUNTRY PARK, WIDE LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PE | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Arms | GRANTHAM ARMS, 177-179 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5HZ | 523 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Arms | THE CHAMBERLAYNE ARMS, 105 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LS | 713 yd | |
| THE STATION also t/a CHIK BOX/K-TOWN/LOCKED AND LOADED | THE STATION, 38-40 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 934 yd | |
| ADMIRAL CASINO | 92 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RE | 942 yd | |
| THE SPITFIRE | FLAT, THE SPITFIRE, 18-20 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LD | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA'S FISH & CHIPS | 112 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5JF | 537 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 88 DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NS | 732 yd | |
| Lily Garden | 34 BURNS ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5DT | 864 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8F WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 890 yd | |
| DALLAS CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 52 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 798 yd | |
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh College CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 133 yd |
| Crestwood College (Cherbourg Campus) CHERBOURG ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 335 yd |
| Samsons Gym (Closed) CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 673 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 834 yd | |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church LEIGH ROAD | 1,075 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.