Grantham Road is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 5HJ 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 Grantham Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 5TL, SO50 5TH, SO50 5GY, SO50 5JF, SO50 5HH, SO50 5HT, SO50 5JG, SO50 5JE, SO50 5HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 5HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 36.2% | 44.3% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 37.2% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.8% | 46.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 15.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 17.7% | 13.5% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.8% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.7% | 16.5% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 33% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 6% | 2.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 96.4% | 83.9% | -12.5% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 85.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 86% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 4.3% | 6.5% | -2.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grantham Road was 171.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% higher than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grantham Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 35th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 91.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Grantham Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-12-15 | £238,765 |
| 20 Grantham Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2001-01-26 | £282,706 |
| 20 Grantham Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £42,750 | 1999-06-04 | £177,577 |
| 22 Grantham Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 1998-08-28 | £295,840 |
| 18 Grantham Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £27,500 | 1997-02-04 | £145,314 |
SO50 5HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 130 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| 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 Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 3,431 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 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary & Pre-School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy Whieldon Way , North Stoneham Park SO50 9SB | 3out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | - not rated | 3,581 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 | 449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 743 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 | 834 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ | - not rated | 835 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Eastleigh Primary Campus The Mallard Centre, Nightingale Avenue , SO50 9JJ | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen Valley Education Trust The Allbrook Education Centre , Pitmore Road SO50 4LW | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Manor School Allington Manor , Allington Lane SO50 7DE | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAPPY FOOD | ALL SAINTS CHURCH, DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NH | 318 yd | |
| Wells Place Centre Coffee Shop | WELLS PLACE CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LJ | 341 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | UNIT L11, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5SF | 380 yd | |
| BOSWELLS CAFE | BOSWELLS, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5SG | 380 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | KIOSK 1, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5SG | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Arms | GRANTHAM ARMS, 177-179 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5HZ | 86 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Arms | THE CHAMBERLAYNE ARMS, 105 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LS | 259 yd | |
| THE STATION also t/a CHIK BOX/K-TOWN/LOCKED AND LOADED | THE STATION, 38-40 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 452 yd | |
| Churchills Club | 4A DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NX | 480 yd | |
| THE SPITFIRE | FLAT, THE SPITFIRE, 18-20 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LD | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA'S FISH & CHIPS | 112 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5JF | 27 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 88 DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NS | 242 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8F WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 391 yd | |
| DALLAS CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 52 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 416 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 51-53 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RF | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 330 yd | |
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 469 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 698 yd | |
| LIDL FOODSTORES | LIDL, COLES CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4EL | 865 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Samsons Gym (Closed) CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 213 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 309 yd |
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 327 yd | |
| Eastleigh College CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Crestwood College (Cherbourg Campus) CHERBOURG ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church LEIGH ROAD | 550 yd | |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Curves (Eastleigh) WESSEX HOUSE WESSEX HOUSE UPPER MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| Eastleigh Railway Bowling Club (Closed) ROMSEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 843 yd |
| Crossfit (Southampton) UNIT 3B UNIT 3B CHICKENHALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 895 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.