Pilchards Avenue is in Fair Oak, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 8GE is located in the Fair Oak & Horton Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pilchards Avenue, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, SO50 8GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 8FJ, SO50 8FF, SO50 8FL, SO50 8GD, SO50 8GN, SO50 8GF, SO50 8GB, SO50 8FB, SO50 8AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO50 8GE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 53.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 32.8% | 31.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 45.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 29.1% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.6% | 13.5% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.9% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 25.1% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 94.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.6% 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 | 96.2% | 92.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 92.6% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilchards Avenue was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% higher than the Bishopstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pilchards Avenue has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke and the 185th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Pilchards Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2024-03-25 | £318,304 |
| 18 Pilchards Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-26 | £282,372 |
| 14 Pilchards Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-06-23 | £290,300 |
| 19 Pilchards Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2018-11-02 | £297,812 |
| 19 Pilchards Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,946 | 2018-11-02 | £204,014 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Oak Infant School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Infant School Abbotsbury Road , Bishopstoke SO50 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Junior School Underwood Road , Bishopstoke SO50 6GR | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colden Common Primary School Upper Moors Road , Brambridge SO50 6HW | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Technology College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 4,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 4,406 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | - not rated | 5,379 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,752 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winchester Christian School Co Kings School Senior , Hampshire SO50 7DB | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Manor School Allington Manor , Allington Lane SO50 7DE | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ | - not rated | 3,653 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUTI'S NOORANI | 465 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AJ | 796 yd | |
| BELLACRAFTS | GARDEN CENTRE, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD | 1,093 yd | |
| IN EXCESS | GARDEN CENTRE, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW CLOCK INN | THE NEW CLOCK INN, 361 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8AA | 599 yd | |
| ACORN SOCIAL CLUB | ACORN SOCIAL CLUB, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7GW | 685 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | CRICKETERS ARMS, 453 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AJ | 783 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | THE FOX AND HOUNDS, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HB | 801 yd | |
| Yzone Youth Centre | YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE, BLACKBERRY DRIVE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8RB | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUBY TAKEAWAY | 7 LATHAM ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8EZ | 179 yd | |
| MUST HAVE | 5 LATHAM ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8EZ | 183 yd | |
| Sonny's Fish & Chips | 52 SANDY LANE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8GB | 194 yd | |
| The Lotus House | 39 SUMMERLANDS ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AU | 703 yd | |
| Fair Oak Curry House | 490 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AL | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 50 SANDY LANE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8GB | 204 yd | |
| TESCO EXPRESS | SERVICE STATION, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HD | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Oak Squash And Racketball Club Campbell Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 554 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 | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.3% |
| 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.