Southampton Road is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 5QX 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 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 5PT, SO50 5PU, SO50 5PS, SO50 5PW, SO50 5LR, SO50 5PX, SO50 5PY, SO50 5LS, SO50 5QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 5QX 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 | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 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 | 37.9% | 41.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 29% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 23.8% | 20.8% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 31.6% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -16.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 23.6% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.4% | 23.6% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 17.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 16.5% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 20.1% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -16.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.4% | 91.4% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 10.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 94.1% | 88.2% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 88.2% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.6% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 28.1% | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.1% | 37.2% | 18.9% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southampton Road was 598.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 344.2% higher than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Southampton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 2nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 234.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 142 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-11-30 | £299,204 |
| 156 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-10-22 | £235,958 |
| 152 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2017-04-03 | £274,591 |
| 158 Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-02-06 | £265,057 |
| 154A Southampton Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2016-03-18 | £154,103 |
SO50 5QX 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,761 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 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 4out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Junior School St Catherine's Road , SO50 4JT | 3out of 4 | 1,544 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 | 1,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,321 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 4,264 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 | 701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 1,104 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 | 639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,413 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 3,830 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VUE CINEMA | UNIT L9, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5FX | 132 yd | |
| Nando's | UNIT L8, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5FX | 132 yd | |
| THE BURGER PRIEST - Historic | UNIT L4 AND L7, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5FX | 132 yd | |
| Harvester Swan Centre | UNIT L1B, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5FX | 132 yd | |
| PARTYMAN WORLD EASTLEIGH | UNIT L10, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5FX | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADMIRAL CASINO | 92 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RE | 237 yd | |
| Chamberlayne Arms | THE CHAMBERLAYNE ARMS, 105 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LS | 238 yd | |
| THE STATION also t/a CHIK BOX/K-TOWN/LOCKED AND LOADED | THE STATION, 38-40 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 313 yd | |
| THE SPITFIRE | FLAT, THE SPITFIRE, 18-20 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LD | 365 yd | |
| Churchills Club | 4A DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NX | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBWAY | 51-53 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RF | 268 yd | |
| DALLAS CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 52 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 290 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 88 DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NS | 293 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8F WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 332 yd | |
| ISTANBUL GRILL | 40 MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5RA | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 246 yd | |
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 323 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 545 yd | |
| LIDL FOODSTORES | LIDL, COLES CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4EL | 618 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 336 yd | |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church LEIGH ROAD | 514 yd | |
| Crossfit (Southampton) UNIT 3B UNIT 3B CHICKENHALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 526 yd |
| Curves (Eastleigh) WESSEX HOUSE WESSEX HOUSE UPPER MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Samsons Gym (Closed) CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Eastleigh Railway Bowling Club (Closed) ROMSEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 675 yd |
| Eastleigh College CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| Crestwood College (Cherbourg Campus) CHERBOURG ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| The Hub BISHOPSTOKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 967 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.