Wells Place is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 5PP 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 Wells Place, Eastleigh, SO50 5PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 5LE, SO50 5RF, SO50 5RG, SO50 5LD, SO50 5RE, SO50 5LF, SO50 5RH, SO50 5RD, SO50 5NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO50 5PP is primarily male, with 54.7% of the population 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 | 42.5% | 45.3% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 57.5% | 54.7% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 5PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.9% 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 | 55.3% | 49.9% | -5.4% | 37.9% | 12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 29.8% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.3% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.3% | 47.4% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 37.7% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.5% | 15.1% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 32.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 16.9% | 2.2% | -14.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.1% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 71.5% | 75.2% | 3.7% | 81.4% | -6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 3.9% | -6.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
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 | 71.3% | 71.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 12% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 71.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 11.9% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 2.7% | -10.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 4.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wells Place was 769.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 470.8% higher than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wells Place has the highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 374.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 6A Wells Place, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2007-10-12 | £430,353 |
SO50 5PP 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 | 166 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 78 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Other | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Primary School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Junior School St Catherine's Road , SO50 4JT | 3out of 4 | 1,286 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 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 4,440 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 1,110 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 | 421 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 3,549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 3,928 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROOSTERS PIRI PIRI | 42 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 26 yd | |
| BUBBLE DROP LTD | UNIT 2, 6A WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 35 yd | |
| Delhi 39 | 39 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LG | 71 yd | |
| EVI, Artisan Bake House | 22 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LD | 83 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | UNIT L11, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5SF | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STATION also t/a CHIK BOX/K-TOWN/LOCKED AND LOADED | THE STATION, 38-40 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 34 yd | |
| THE SPITFIRE | FLAT, THE SPITFIRE, 18-20 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LD | 93 yd | |
| ADMIRAL CASINO | 92 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RE | 103 yd | |
| Churchills Club | 4A DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NX | 191 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Arms | THE CHAMBERLAYNE ARMS, 105 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LS | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALLAS CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 52 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 22 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 51-53 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RF | 52 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8F WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 75 yd | |
| Monett kebab | 2F HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LA | 171 yd | |
| Papa John's | 1C HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LB | 171 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 48 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 110 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 299 yd | |
| LIDL FOODSTORES | LIDL, COLES CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4EL | 437 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 127 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 129 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church LEIGH ROAD | 233 yd | |
| Curves (Eastleigh) WESSEX HOUSE WESSEX HOUSE UPPER MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 361 yd |
| Eastleigh Railway Bowling Club (Closed) ROMSEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 444 yd |
| Crossfit (Southampton) UNIT 3B UNIT 3B CHICKENHALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Samsons Gym (Closed) CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Eastleigh College CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| The Hub BISHOPSTOKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 961 yd |
| Crestwood College (Cherbourg Campus) CHERBOURG ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 979 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 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| 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.