West Drive is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 6FN is located in the Bishopstoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Drive, Eastleigh, SO50 6FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 6DA, SO50 6FL, SO50 6FP, SO50 6BN, SO50 6BQ, SO50 6FR, SO50 6BE, SO50 6BJ, SO50 6DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO50 6FN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents 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 | 49.3% | 48.8% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 51.2% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 34.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 40.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 13.3% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 47.9% | 42.5% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 38.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 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 | 16.2% | 14.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 18.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 32.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.2% | 97.2% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 94.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 94.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Drive was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.1% higher than the Bishopstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke and the 128th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 West Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-12-10 | £276,113 |
| 27 West Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-08-13 | £428,992 |
| 5 West Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2014-07-28 | £256,156 |
| 11 West Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2008-07-15 | £294,847 |
| 27 West Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2008-05-30 | £326,873 |
SO50 6FN 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 5,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Park Junior School Underwood Road , Bishopstoke SO50 6GR | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Infant School Abbotsbury Road , Bishopstoke SO50 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Junior School St Catherine's Road , SO50 4JT | 3out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,767 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 | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 5,000 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 2,762 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 | 1,356 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 3,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,113 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 3,877 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopstoke Park | ORCHARD GARDENS CARE HOME, 1 GARNIER DRIVE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6HE | 493 yd | |
| TOBY CARVERY | RIVER INN, 2 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6LD | 628 yd | |
| THE COFFEE CABIN | 3-5 BISHOPSTOKE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6AD | 1,033 yd | |
| STEAM TOWN BREW CO | 1 BISHOPSTOKE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6AD | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANGLERS INN | ANGLERS INN, 17 RIVERSIDE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6LQ | 421 yd | |
| Bishopstoke W.M. Social Club | BISHOPSTOKE WORKING MENS CLUB, 10 SPRING LANE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6LS | 472 yd | |
| EASTLEIGH RUGBY CLUB | THE HUB, BISHOPSTOKE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6LA | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE'S TRADITIONAL FISH AND CHIPS | 8 SPRING LANE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6LS | 486 yd | |
| KASHMIR TANDOORI | 4 RIVERSIDE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6LP | 531 yd | |
| Tasty House | 1 RIVERSIDE, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6LP | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Chickenhall | 69-73 BISHOPSTOKE ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6LA | 609 yd | |
| TESCO | 65 BISHOPSTOKE ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 6BF | 615 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Hub BISHOPSTOKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 721 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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.