Arnold Road is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 5AR 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 Arnold Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 5QR, SO50 5AP, SO50 5PF, SO50 5AQ, SO50 5FU, SO50 5AN, SO50 5QP, SO50 5AJ, SO50 5AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 5AR 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 Arnold Road 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.
Arnold Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Arnold Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-08-11 | £253,286 |
| 43 Arnold Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-07-02 | £304,727 |
| 41 Arnold Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-01-29 | £249,580 |
| 57 Arnold Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-12-19 | £266,725 |
| 63 Arnold Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2022-06-15 | £269,671 |
SO50 5AR 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 | 3,000 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 | 331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary & Pre-School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy Whieldon Way , North Stoneham Park SO50 9SB | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nightingale County Infant School Nightingale Avenue , SO5 3JW | - not rated | 1,813 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 | 352 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,752 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 | 201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 722 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 | 1,440 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Eastleigh Primary Campus The Mallard Centre, Nightingale Avenue , SO50 9JJ | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Manor School Allington Manor , Allington Lane SO50 7DE | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 3,245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Avenue Restaurant | EASTLEIGH COLLEGE, CHESTNUT AVENUE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5FS | 212 yd | |
| HAPPY FOOD | ALL SAINTS CHURCH, DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NH | 368 yd | |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College | BARTON PEVERIL COLLEGE, CHESTNUT AVENUE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5ZA | 723 yd | |
| LAKESIDE CAFE | LAKESIDE RAILWAY, LAKESIDE COUNTRY PARK, WIDE LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PE | 750 yd | |
| ARLINGTON KITCHEN | EASTLEIGH RAIL WORKS, CAMPBELL ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5AD | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Arms | GRANTHAM ARMS, 177-179 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5HZ | 620 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Arms | THE CHAMBERLAYNE ARMS, 105 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LS | 798 yd | |
| THE STATION also t/a CHIK BOX/K-TOWN/LOCKED AND LOADED | THE STATION, 38-40 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 1,019 yd | |
| ADMIRAL CASINO | 92 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RE | 1,020 yd | |
| THE SPITFIRE | FLAT, THE SPITFIRE, 18-20 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LD | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA'S FISH & CHIPS | 112 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5JF | 633 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 88 DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NS | 820 yd | |
| Lily Garden | 34 BURNS ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5DT | 919 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8F WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 977 yd | |
| DALLAS CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 52 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 883 yd | |
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh College CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 224 yd |
| Crestwood College (Cherbourg Campus) CHERBOURG ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 393 yd |
| Samsons Gym (Closed) CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 453 yd |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 923 yd | |
| Wide Lane Sports Ground UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON SPORTS GROUND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON SPORTS GROUND WIDE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,025 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.