Lynx Close, Eastleigh, SO50 8NY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO50 8NY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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	48.7%	52%	3.3%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	51.3%	48%	-3.3%	49.0%	-1.0%

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 area around SO50 8NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.5%	42.2%	16.7%	37.9%	4.3%
Married: Opposite sex	46.4%	37.4%	-9.0%	44.2%	-6.8%
Married: Same sex	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	15.1%	10.2%	-4.9%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	10.4%	8%	-2.4%	6.1%	1.9%

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	40.7%	42.8%	2.1%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	35.2%	33.8%	-1.4%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	16.5%	14.4%	-2.1%	12.7%	1.7%
Bad health	6.8%	6.8%	0.0%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	0.8%	2.3%	1.5%	1.2%	1.1%

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 19.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.1%	20.4%	-6.7%	18.2%	2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.1%	12.4%	-1.7%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.7%	21%	4.3%	13.4%	7.6%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	3.2%	-2.0%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	21%	11.6%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	20.8%	19.9%	-0.9%	33.8%	-13.9%
Other	6.8%	2.2%	-4.6%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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)
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.9%	0.0%
White	98.7%	95.9%	-2.8%	81.4%	14.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	94.5%	95%	0.5%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	3.8%	2.3%	-1.5%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	1.4%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.2%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	95.5%	1.4%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	3.6%	3.6%	9.8%	-6.2%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.9%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.5%	76.7%	-0.2%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
No passport held	21.3%	13.5%	7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.5%	37.2%	15.3%
Christian	43.9%	46.2%	-2.3%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Lynx Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynx Close was 95.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 188.5% higher than the Bishopstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lynx Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke and the 73rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SO50 8NY, 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 - 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 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 Lynx Close are based on 14 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 Lynx Close, Eastleigh, SO50 8NY

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO50 8NY

Average Price
£275,015

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£311,086

Detached
£285,291

Flats/Maisonettes
£179,700

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lynx Close

Average Price
£268,603

Semi-Detached
£313,535

Terraced
£294,566

Detached
£278,893

Flats/Maisonettes
£172,305

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lynx CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Lynx Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£300,000	2025-09-11	£298,764
15 Lynx Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£257,500	2019-06-28	£304,404
15 Lynx Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2016-08-10	£295,123
17 Lynx Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£225,000	2016-03-18	£291,655
4 Lynx Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£140,000	2014-10-24	£171,887

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO50 8NY

Employment

SO50 8NY 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	61
Retired	49
Part-Time Employee	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Self-Employed	12
Other	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	13
Human health and social work activities	10
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	7
Construction	6
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3

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	279 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stoke Park Junior School Underwood Road , Bishopstoke SO50 6GR	3out of 4	345 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair Oak Junior School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	3out of 4	2,043 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fair Oak Infant School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	3out of 4	2,186 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF	3out of 4	2,621 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	2,025 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wyvern Technology College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN	- not rated	2,025 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ	3out of 4	2,927 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL	- not rated	2,966 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL	3out of 4	4,191 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	2,758 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA	- not rated	3,321 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	1,567 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Winchester Christian School Co Kings School Senior , Hampshire SO50 7DB	- not rated	1,567 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Allington Manor School Allington Manor , Allington Lane SO50 7DE	- not rated	1,686 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB	3out of 4	2,364 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ	- not rated	2,364 yd	Community special school	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
The Welcome Inn	THE WELCOME INN, 154 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8LP		170 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Yzone Youth Centre	YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE, BLACKBERRY DRIVE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8RB		1,056 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
TAROKA INDIAN TAKEAWAY	161 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8LQ	162 yd
PIZZA PLUS	161 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8LQ	162 yd
GOLDEN JADE	170 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA	253 yd
Touch Of Spice	172 FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA	257 yd
VIC'S FISH BAR	172A FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA	263 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SO50 8NY 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	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	37.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	138.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SO50 8NY