Ridgeway Close, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7FZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 7FZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.9%	0.8%	51.0%	0.9%
Male	48.9%	48.1%	-0.8%	49.0%	-0.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SO50 7FZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.5%	30.6%	10.1%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	65.4%	52.6%	-12.8%	44.2%	8.4%
Separated	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.6%	8.2%	0.6%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	5.4%	6.9%	1.5%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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	48.4%	38.9%	-9.5%	48.4%	-9.5%
Good health	32%	42.6%	10.6%	33.6%	9.0%
Fair health	15.1%	13%	-2.1%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	4.1%	3.7%	-0.4%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	1.2%	0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.2%	18.3%	-4.9%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.1%	7%	-1.1%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.8%	20.4%	2.6%	13.4%	7.0%
Apprenticeship	7%	7.8%	0.8%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	21.7%	7.1%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	26.5%	23%	-3.5%	33.8%	-10.8%
Other	2.7%	1.7%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.7%	98.1%	0.4%	81.4%	16.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	95.4%	96.3%	0.9%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	1.8%	1.1%	-0.7%	6.1%	-5.0%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.4%	-0.1%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	96.3%	0.9%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
2-5 Years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.9%	76.7%	9.2%
No passport held	14.1%	13.5%	0.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Ridgeway Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridgeway Close was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% higher than the Bishopstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ridgeway Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke and the 147th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SO50 7FZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ridgeway Close are based on 23 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Eastleigh.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ridgeway Close, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7FZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO50 7FZ

Average Price
£294,784

Semi-Detached
£304,535

Terraced
£290,884

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ridgeway Close

Average Price
£321,674

Semi-Detached
£331,227

Terraced
£303,213

Detached
£363,643

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ridgeway CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Ridgeway Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£248,000	2024-06-14	£247,235
1 Ridgeway Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-02-24	£322,659
8 Ridgeway Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-12-03	£260,484
1 Ridgeway Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£265,000	2016-11-01	£331,335
6 Ridgeway Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£203,000	2015-02-20	£290,128

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO50 7FZ

Employment

SO50 7FZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SO50 7FZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	78
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	12
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	4
Other	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	16
Education	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Transport and storage	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Other	1
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fair Oak Junior School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	3out of 4	1,521 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair Oak Infant School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	4out of 4	1,562 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Park Infant School Abbotsbury Road , Bishopstoke SO50 8NZ	3out of 4	1,708 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Park Junior School Underwood Road , Bishopstoke SO50 6GR	3out of 4	1,866 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Colden Common Primary School Upper Moors Road , Brambridge SO50 6HW	3out of 4	3,171 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	3out of 4	1,382 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ	3out of 4	4,135 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW	4out of 4	5,341 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS	- not rated	4,405 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA	- not rated	4,942 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB	- not rated	1,492 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB	3out of 4	3,782 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW	4out of 4	5,359 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
KUTI'S NOORANI	465 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AJ	842 yd
BELLACRAFTS	GARDEN CENTRE, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD	914 yd
IN EXCESS	GARDEN CENTRE, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD	914 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fox & Hounds	THE FOX AND HOUNDS, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HB	577 yd
ACORN SOCIAL CLUB	ACORN SOCIAL CLUB, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7GW	712 yd
CRICKETERS ARMS	CRICKETERS ARMS, 453 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AJ	843 yd
NEW CLOCK INN	THE NEW CLOCK INN, 361 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8AA	883 yd
The George + Deja Vu	THE GEORGE, 492 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AN	885 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sonny's Fish & Chips	52 SANDY LANE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8GB	448 yd
MUST HAVE	5 LATHAM ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8EZ	462 yd
RUBY TAKEAWAY	7 LATHAM ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8EZ	462 yd
The Lotus House	39 SUMMERLANDS ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AU	799 yd
Fair Oak Curry House	490 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AL	878 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE	50 SANDY LANE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8GB		462 yd
TESCO EXPRESS	SERVICE STATION, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD		790 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Fair Oak Squash And Racketball Club Campbell Way	health and fitness suite, squash courts	713 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.