Whalesmead Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, SO50 8HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 8HB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.8%	-2.3%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	46.9%	49.2%	2.3%	49.0%	0.2%

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 8HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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	18.3%	22.3%	4.0%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	64.7%	58.5%	-6.2%	44.2%	14.3%
Separated	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.4%	6.6%	0.2%	9.1%	-2.5%
Widowed	10.6%	10.9%	0.3%	6.1%	4.8%

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	30.7%	40.3%	9.6%	48.4%	-8.1%
Good health	44%	40.3%	-3.7%	33.6%	6.7%
Fair health	19.9%	15.3%	-4.6%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	5%	3.2%	-1.8%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	30.7%	17.5%	-13.2%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	13.1%	3.5%	9.6%	3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.2%	15.3%	1.1%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	12.4%	11.8%	-0.6%	5.3%	6.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	17%	4.2%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	14.2%	20.5%	6.3%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	6%	4.8%	-1.2%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	95.9%	97.6%	1.7%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.1% 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	96.7%	95.1%	-1.6%	83.2%	11.9%
European Union	0.4%	3.7%	3.3%	6.1%	-2.4%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	95.1%	-1.6%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	3.3%	3.3%	9.8%	-6.5%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.2%	76.7%	7.5%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.1%	37.2%	-8.1%
Christian	64.4%	46.2%	18.2%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Whalesmead Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whalesmead Road was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% lower than the Bishopstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Whalesmead Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke and the 76th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

🔎 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 8HB, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 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) - 1/10 (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 Whalesmead Road are based on 86 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 Whalesmead Road, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh, SO50 8HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO50 8HB

Average Price
£399,295

Semi-Detached
£474,453

Terraced
£218,677

Detached
£414,445

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whalesmead Road

Average Price
£446,566

Semi-Detached
£429,906

Terraced
£462,606

Detached
£445,434

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whalesmead Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Whalesmead Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£413,000	2021-02-15	£476,057
2 Whalesmead Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£235,000	2011-08-04	£388,070
6 Whalesmead Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£236,000	2005-11-10	£432,370
4 Whalesmead Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2004-02-20	£469,979
2B Whalesmead Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£37,000	1996-01-19	£214,689

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO50 8HB

Employment

SO50 8HB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SO50 8HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	111
Full-Time Employee	60
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	2
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Construction	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Education	8
Manufacturing	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Information and communication	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stoke Park Infant School Abbotsbury Road , Bishopstoke SO50 8NZ	3out of 4	460 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Park Junior School Underwood Road , Bishopstoke SO50 6GR	3out of 4	510 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair Oak Junior School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	3out of 4	1,920 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair Oak Infant School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	4out of 4	2,067 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF	3out of 4	2,673 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	1,914 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ	3out of 4	3,072 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL	3out of 4	4,321 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW	4out of 4	4,806 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ	3out of 4	5,129 yd	Voluntary aided 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	2,802 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA	- not rated	3,376 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	1,429 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB	3out of 4	2,484 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF	- not rated	4,701 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW	4out of 4	4,767 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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Welcome Inn	THE WELCOME INN, 154 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8LP		150 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yzone Youth Centre	YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE, BLACKBERRY DRIVE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8RB		833 yd
NEW CLOCK INN	THE NEW CLOCK INN, 361 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8AA		1,078 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
VIC'S FISH BAR	172A FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA	44 yd
Touch Of Spice	172 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA	44 yd
GOLDEN JADE	170 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA	45 yd
TAROKA INDIAN TAKEAWAY	161 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8LQ	440 yd
PIZZA PLUS	161 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8LQ	440 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SO50 8HB postcode.

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	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	66.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	66.7%

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%

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