Southampton Road is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 5QH 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 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 5QP, SO50 5QR, SO50 5AG, SO50 5AF, SO50 5AJ, SO50 5AR, SO50 5AH, SO50 5AQ, SO50 5PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO50 5QH is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 43.4% | 46.6% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 56.6% | 53.4% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 5QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 46.6% | 48% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 33.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 47.1% | 42.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 40% | 38.7% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 14.8% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.3% | 14.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 13.8% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 12.8% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.2% | 17.8% | -1.4% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 32.6% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 95% | 89.1% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 92.4% | 81.1% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 10.5% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 80.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.4% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.1% | 37.2% | 15.9% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southampton Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eastleigh Central average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 358 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-09-06 | £283,562 |
| 324A Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2023-07-14 | £114,476 |
| 380 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £224,000 | 2023-03-10 | £219,692 |
| 356 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2022-08-24 | £272,472 |
| 346 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-06-30 | £294,231 |
SO50 5QH 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,038 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 | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Academy 21 Whieldon Way , North Stoneham SO50 9SB | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Blackbird Road , SO50 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,860 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 | 2,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,772 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,917 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 | 208 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 753 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 | 1,421 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 3,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 3,984 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 4,073 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 349 yd | |
| HAPPY FOOD | ALL SAINTS CHURCH, DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NH | 396 yd | |
| ARLINGTON KITCHEN | EASTLEIGH RAIL WORKS, CAMPBELL ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5AD | 735 yd | |
| LAKESIDE CAFE | LAKESIDE RAILWAY, LAKESIDE COUNTRY PARK, WIDE LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PE | 824 yd | |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College | BARTON PEVERIL COLLEGE, CHESTNUT AVENUE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5ZA | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grantham Arms | GRANTHAM ARMS, 177-179 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5HZ | 706 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Arms | THE CHAMBERLAYNE ARMS, 105 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LS | 820 yd | |
| ADMIRAL CASINO | 92 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RE | 1,018 yd | |
| THE STATION also t/a CHIK BOX/K-TOWN/LOCKED AND LOADED | THE STATION, 38-40 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDRA'S FISH & CHIPS | 112 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5JF | 706 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 88 DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NS | 852 yd | |
| DALLAS CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 52 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 998 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8F WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 1,004 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 51-53 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RF | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 903 yd | |
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh College CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| Crestwood College (Cherbourg Campus) CHERBOURG ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Samsons Gym (Closed) CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 552 yd |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 956 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 | 1,050 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.