Wilmer Road is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 5EX is located in the Eastleigh Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wilmer Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 5EW, SO50 5JT, SO50 5SJ, SO50 5EY, SO50 5SS, SO50 5SL, SO50 5JS, SO50 5EU, SO50 5FT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 5EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.1% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.9% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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% | 32.1% | -8.9% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 50.5% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 56.3% | 46.4% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 37.4% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.9% | 14.6% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.7% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 9.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.6% | 15% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 35.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 14.4% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 11.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 74.7% | 70.1% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -11.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 71.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 71.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 18.7% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 71.5% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 5.1% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.3% | 1.2% | 11.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 13.6% | 1.7% | 11.9% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wilmer Road was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.4% lower than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wilmer Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 85th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Wilmer Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-01-29 | £349,251 |
| 56A Wilmer Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2025-01-17 | £139,826 |
| 20 Wilmer Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-09-20 | £238,938 |
| 48 Wilmer Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-12-08 | £302,446 |
| 26 Wilmer Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-11-05 | £247,476 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Primary & Pre-School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nightingale County Infant School Nightingale Avenue , SO5 3JW | - not rated | 1,533 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 | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | - not rated | 3,445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 606 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 | 878 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ | - not rated | 879 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Eastleigh Primary Campus The Mallard Centre, Nightingale Avenue , SO50 9JJ | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen Valley Education Trust The Allbrook Education Centre , Pitmore Road SO50 4LW | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,309 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Place Centre Coffee Shop | WELLS PLACE CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LJ | 471 yd | |
| HAPPY FOOD | ALL SAINTS CHURCH, DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NH | 546 yd | |
| Delhi 39 | 39 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LG | 548 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | UNIT L11, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5SF | 572 yd | |
| BOSWELLS CAFE | BOSWELLS, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5SG | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Arms | GRANTHAM ARMS, 177-179 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5HZ | 206 yd | |
| MORGAN AND FAMILY UK LTD | THE GOOD COMPANIONS, 119 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DS | 440 yd | |
| THE GOOD COMPANIONS (THG) | THE GOOD COMPANIONS, 119 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DS | 440 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Arms | THE CHAMBERLAYNE ARMS, 105 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LS | 472 yd | |
| ENERGY YOUTH CENTRE | 79 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DQ | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA'S FISH & CHIPS | 112 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5JF | 245 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 88 DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NS | 429 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8F WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 524 yd | |
| DALLAS CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 52 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 569 yd | |
| Papa John's | 1C HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LB | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 513 yd | |
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 609 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 781 yd | |
| LIDL FOODSTORES | LIDL, COLES CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4EL | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samsons Gym (Closed) CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 333 yd |
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 464 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Crestwood College (Cherbourg Campus) CHERBOURG ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Eastleigh College CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 602 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church LEIGH ROAD | 606 yd | |
| Fleming Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Passfield Avenue | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 844 yd |
| Curves (Eastleigh) WESSEX HOUSE WESSEX HOUSE UPPER MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Places Leisure Eastleigh PLACES LEISURE EASTLEIGH PLACES LEISURE EASTLEIGH PASSFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 883 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 | 78 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.