Elkins Square is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 8HF is located in the Bishopstoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elkins Square, Eastleigh, SO50 8HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 8JA, SO50 8HU, SO50 8HW, SO50 8HZ, SO50 8HX, SO50 8JU, SO50 8JS, SO50 8JB, SO50 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 8HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 29% | 32% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 45.5% | -8.8% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 52.5% | 50.4% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 35.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.5% | 12.6% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 12% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 23.9% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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 | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.7% | 96.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 95.2% | 91.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -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 | 94.9% | 92.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elkins Square was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% higher than the Bishopstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elkins Square has the 46th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Elkins Square, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-02-19 | £203,060 |
| 18 Elkins Square, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2024-08-07 | £211,004 |
| 27 Elkins Square, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-05-03 | £312,256 |
| 22 Elkins Square, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-02-23 | £197,899 |
| 27 Elkins Square, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-11 | £314,164 |
SO50 8HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Park Infant School Abbotsbury Road , Bishopstoke SO50 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Junior School Underwood Road , Bishopstoke SO50 6GR | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Oak Junior School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Oak Infant School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 3,079 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 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 3,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 5,020 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 3,782 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 | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 2,842 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 5,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welcome Inn | THE WELCOME INN, 154 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8LP | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yzone Youth Centre | YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE, BLACKBERRY DRIVE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8RB | 454 yd | |
| NEW CLOCK INN | THE NEW CLOCK INN, 361 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8AA | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIC'S FISH BAR | 172A FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA | 402 yd | |
| Touch Of Spice | 172 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA | 410 yd | |
| GOLDEN JADE | 170 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA | 417 yd | |
| TAROKA INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 161 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8LQ | 764 yd | |
| PIZZA PLUS | 161 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8LQ | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 50 SANDY LANE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8GB | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Kings School Fair Oak LAKESMERE HOUSE LAKESMERE HOUSE ALLINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Fair Oak Squash And Racketball Club Campbell Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,047 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 | 52.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.1% |
| 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.