Cable Street is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 5SE is located in the Eastleigh Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cable Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 5JQ, SO50 5GF, SO50 5GJ, SO50 5SR, SO50 5JP, SO50 5SY, SO50 5GE, SO50 5SH, SO50 5ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 5SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.7% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 47.4% | 41.8% | -5.6% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 32.7% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 13.9% | 13.0% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 | 55.1% | 47.5% | -7.6% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 29.1% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 17.2% | 10.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 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 | 4.7% | 14.7% | 10.0% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 7.1% | -11.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.7% | 15.9% | -8.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 41.7% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.1% 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 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 76.4% | 71.1% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 79% | 74.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 74.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cable Street was 98.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cable Street has the 23rd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 73rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Cable Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2022-09-01 | £258,368 |
| 5 Cable Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-10-25 | £329,388 |
| 15 Cable Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-03-08 | £324,732 |
| 17 Cable Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2015-12-23 | £328,744 |
| 19 Cable Street, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-10-28 | £290,971 |
SO50 5SE 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| 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 | 3,618 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 | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 4out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Junior School St Catherine's Road , SO50 4JT | 3out of 4 | 1,224 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 | 1,058 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,444 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 | 899 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 961 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 | 694 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 4,442 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 | 344 yd | |
| Wells Place Centre Coffee Shop | WELLS PLACE CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LJ | 403 yd | |
| ARTISAN MEZE & WINE BAR | ARTISAN MEZE AND WINE BAR, 25 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LF | 440 yd | |
| KATARINA'S CAFE | 1F HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LB | 446 yd | |
| KATARINA'S GREEK RESTAURANT - HISTORIC | 1F HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LB | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN AND FAMILY UK LTD | THE GOOD COMPANIONS, 119 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DS | 116 yd | |
| THE GOOD COMPANIONS (THG) | THE GOOD COMPANIONS, 119 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DS | 116 yd | |
| ENERGY YOUTH CENTRE | 79 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DQ | 250 yd | |
| Churchills Club | 4A DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NX | 370 yd | |
| Grantham Arms | GRANTHAM ARMS, 177-179 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5HZ | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 8F WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PP | 439 yd | |
| The Good Earth | 88 DESBOROUGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5NS | 451 yd | |
| SANDRA'S FISH & CHIPS | 112 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5JF | 457 yd | |
| Papa John's | 1C HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LB | 461 yd | |
| DALLAS CHICKEN AND PIZZA | 52 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 495 yd | |
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 505 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 576 yd | |
| LIDL FOODSTORES | LIDL, COLES CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4EL | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Church LEIGH ROAD | 402 yd | |
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 409 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 486 yd |
| Samsons Gym (Closed) CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Curves (Eastleigh) WESSEX HOUSE WESSEX HOUSE UPPER MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 667 yd |
| Eastleigh Railway Bowling Club (Closed) ROMSEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 676 yd |
| Spirit Health Club (Eastleigh) HOLIDAY INN HOLIDAY INN PASSFIELD AVENUE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Fleming Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Passfield Avenue | golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Eastleigh College CHESTNUT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Crestwood College (Cherbourg Campus) CHERBOURG ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 867 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 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.