Olympic Way is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 8QS is located in the Bishopstoke electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Olympic Way, Eastleigh, SO50 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 8QR, SO50 8QP, SO50 8QB, SO50 8PZ, SO50 8AJ, SO50 8QA, SO50 8FG, SO50 8FH, SO50 8PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO50 8QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 8QS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 29.7% | 25.6% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 56.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 58.4% | 55.4% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 7.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8QS this area, 7.8% 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 | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 15.6% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.9% | 22.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 40.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.9% | 97.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 76.7% | 16.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Olympic Way was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Bishopstoke average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Olympic Way has the 12th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Bishopstoke and the 50th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Olympic Way, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-10-14 | £557,767 |
| 127 Olympic Way, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-10-02 | £545,123 |
| 123 Olympic Way, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £401,500 | 2020-08-05 | £453,322 |
| 119 Olympic Way, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-04-17 | £518,327 |
| 113 Olympic Way, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-12-14 | £502,443 |
SO50 8QS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 28 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Park Junior School Underwood Road , Bishopstoke SO50 6GR | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Oak Junior School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Oak Infant School Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 4out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colden Common Primary School Upper Moors Road , Brambridge SO50 6HW | 3out of 4 | 3,144 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 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 4,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 4,925 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 | 3,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,276 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 | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 4,925 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW CLOCK INN | THE NEW CLOCK INN, 361 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8AA | 655 yd | |
| Yzone Youth Centre | YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE, BLACKBERRY DRIVE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8RB | 756 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | THE FOX AND HOUNDS, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7HB | 947 yd | |
| ACORN SOCIAL CLUB | ACORN SOCIAL CLUB, WINCHESTER ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7GW | 1,021 yd | |
| CRICKETERS ARMS | CRICKETERS ARMS, 453 FAIR OAK ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AJ | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RUBY TAKEAWAY | 7 LATHAM ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8EZ | 441 yd | |
| MUST HAVE | 5 LATHAM ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8EZ | 449 yd | |
| Sonny's Fish & Chips | 52 SANDY LANE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8GB | 485 yd | |
| The Lotus House | 39 SUMMERLANDS ROAD, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 7AU | 994 yd | |
| VIC'S FISH BAR | 172A FAIR OAK ROAD, BISHOPSTOKE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8HA | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 50 SANDY LANE, FAIR OAK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 8GB | 483 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Oak Squash And Racketball Club Campbell Way | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 815 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.