Benny Hill Close is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 5GG is located in the Eastleigh Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 2003-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benny Hill Close, Eastleigh, SO50 5GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 5GH, SO50 5SY, SO50 5GB, SO50 5LN, SO50 5GD, SO50 5SR, SO50 9DT, SO50 5GQ, SO50 5GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO50 5GG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 53.5% | 47.9% | -5.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 52.1% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO50 5GG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.2% | 58.6% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 20.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 26.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 51.7% | 52.3% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 32.4% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 12% | 5.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around SO50 5GG this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 8.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.5% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 17.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 18.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 45.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.6% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 78.3% | 70.5% | -7.8% | 81.4% | -10.9% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 72.4% 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 | 76.1% | 72.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 72.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 16.1% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 2.8% | -5.9% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benny Hill Close was 203.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% higher than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Benny Hill Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 28th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 52.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Benny Hill Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2025-04-25 | £182,500 |
| 56 Benny Hill Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2024-08-22 | £166,863 |
| 59 Benny Hill Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-07-31 | £136,381 |
| 30 Benny Hill Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-11-24 | £293,340 |
| 42 Benny Hill Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2023-05-03 | £193,182 |
SO50 5GG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,629 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 4out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Junior School St Catherine's Road , SO50 4JT | 3out of 4 | 1,180 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 | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,281 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,440 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 1,101 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 | 794 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,807 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 4,601 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| @The Point Cafe Bar | THE POINT, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DE | 440 yd | |
| Badi Mirchi | 190 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DX | 564 yd | |
| Wells Place Centre Coffee Shop | WELLS PLACE CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LJ | 572 yd | |
| REPUBLIC OF PIZZA AND DESSERTS | 51 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DF | 579 yd | |
| Peking Phoenix | 47 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DF | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN AND FAMILY UK LTD | THE GOOD COMPANIONS, 119 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DS | 158 yd | |
| THE GOOD COMPANIONS (THG) | THE GOOD COMPANIONS, 119 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DS | 158 yd | |
| ENERGY YOUTH CENTRE | 79 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DQ | 366 yd | |
| Churchills Club | 4A DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NX | 515 yd | |
| Grantham Arms | GRANTHAM ARMS, 177-179 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5HZ | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa John's | 1C HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LB | 600 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8F WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 604 yd | |
| SANDRA'S FISH & CHIPS | 112 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5JF | 611 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 88 DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NS | 624 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2C HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LA | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 663 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 666 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 691 yd | |
| LIDL FOODSTORES | LIDL, COLES CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4EL | 883 yd | |
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | UNIT 6 TO 8, BOYATT WOOD CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4QP | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Church LEIGH ROAD | 532 yd | |
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 579 yd | |
| Spirit Health Club (Eastleigh) HOLIDAY INN HOLIDAY INN PASSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 658 yd |
| Fleming Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Passfield Avenue | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 660 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 | 744 yd |
| Samsons Gym (Closed) CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Eastleigh Railway Bowling Club (Closed) ROMSEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 767 yd |
| Curves (Eastleigh) WESSEX HOUSE WESSEX HOUSE UPPER MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 922 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.