Walkers Close, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7NH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO50 7NH has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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	50.2%	49%	-1.2%	51.0%	-2.0%
Male	49.8%	51%	1.2%	49.0%	2.0%

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 7NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% 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	26.7%	30.2%	3.5%	37.9%	-7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	60.5%	57.7%	-2.8%	44.2%	13.5%
Separated	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	5%	7.7%	2.7%	9.1%	-1.4%
Widowed	5.4%	4%	-1.4%	6.1%	-2.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	57.9%	53.7%	-4.2%	48.4%	5.3%
Good health	32.4%	36.2%	3.8%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	8.1%	8.1%	0.0%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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.

In the area around SO50 7NH this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.9%	7.7%	-3.2%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	8.1%	-3.9%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	17.8%	-0.4%	13.4%	4.4%
Apprenticeship	7.8%	9.7%	1.9%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	19%	3.9%	16.9%	2.1%
Degree or Similar	34.9%	34.8%	-0.1%	33.8%	1.0%
Other	1.2%	2.8%	1.6%	2.8%	0.0%

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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	99.4%	98.1%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.7%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	97.4%	95.8%	-1.6%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	1.3%	1.9%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.2%
Africa	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	96.7%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	1.3%	-1.0%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	76.7%	12.3%
Romania	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
South-East Asia	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	9.4%	13.5%	-4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.8%	37.2%	7.6%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Walkers Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walkers Close was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Bishopstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walkers Close has the lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke and the 5th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

🔎 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 7NH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (very 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 Walkers Close are based on 12 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 Walkers Close, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 7NH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO50 7NH

Average Price
£434,634

Semi-Detached
£308,397

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£518,792

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walkers Close

Average Price
£403,493

Semi-Detached
£304,156

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£453,162

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walkers CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Walkers Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2018-09-25	£360,265
6 Walkers Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2018-06-01	£283,789
4 Walkers Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2015-11-20	£502,698
6 Walkers Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,000	2014-05-09	£298,097
5 Walkers Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£424,950	2007-09-28	£677,548

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO50 7NH

Employment

SO50 7NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	102
Retired	53
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	27
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Construction	24
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Manufacturing	16
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Financial and insurance activities	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Transport and storage	12
Information and communication	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Other	6
Real estate activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
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 Infant School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	4out of 4	702 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair Oak Junior School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	3out of 4	798 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School Durley Brook Road , Durley SO32 2AR	4out of 4	2,446 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Park Infant School Abbotsbury Road , Bishopstoke SO50 8NZ	3out of 4	2,567 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Park Junior School Underwood Road , Bishopstoke SO50 6GR	3out of 4	2,712 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	660 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Deer Park Woodhouse Lane , Hedge End	- not rated	4,947 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ	3out of 4	5,211 yd	Community school	No	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	5,137 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	1,215 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB	3out of 4	4,749 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
KUTI'S NOORANI	465 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AJ		589 yd
FOUNTAIN CAFE	WYVERN TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE, BOTLEY ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AN		685 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The George + Deja Vu	THE GEORGE, 492 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AN	584 yd
THE OLD GEORGE - Historic	THE GEORGE, 492 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AN	584 yd
CRICKETERS ARMS	CRICKETERS ARMS, 453 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AJ	621 yd
ACORN SOCIAL CLUB	ACORN SOCIAL CLUB, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7GW	653 yd
Fair Oak Cricket Club	FAIR OAK SPORTS PAVILION, PAVILION CLOSE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7PS	891 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	UNIT 2 TO 3, BOTLEY ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AN	575 yd
Fair Oak Curry House	490 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AL	604 yd
The Lotus House	39 SUMMERLANDS ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AU	730 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wyvern Sport And Fitness BOTLEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	732 yd
Lapstone Playing Fields FAIR OAK SPORTS PAVILION FAIR OAK SPORTS PAVILION PAVILION CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	892 yd
East Horton Golf Club EAST HORTON GOLF CENTRE EAST HORTON GOLF CENTRE MORTIMERS LANE	golf	903 yd
Fair Oak Squash And Racketball Club Campbell Way	health and fitness suite, squash courts	912 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	60.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	60.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	14.68 Mbit/s

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