The Crescent is in Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO50 9BQ is located in the Eastleigh Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Crescent, Eastleigh, SO50 9BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO50 9BL, SO50 9BX, SO50 9BW, SO50 9BP, SO50 9BT, SO50 9BN, SO50 9BY, SO50 9BB, SO50 9BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO50 9BQ is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 45.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 54.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 | 44.4% | 40.8% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 35% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 46.3% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 37.5% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 17.8% | 20.3% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 14.2% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 16.9% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 34.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.7% | 89.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 83.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 8.5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 83.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 The Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-21 | £301,899 |
| 83 The Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-07-02 | £286,247 |
| 81 The Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2020-08-07 | £294,242 |
| 63 The Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-07-20 | £338,566 |
| 87 The Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2015-12-18 | £376,465 |
SO50 9BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Infant School Shakespeare Road , SO50 4FZ | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shakespeare Junior School St Catherine's Road , SO50 4JT | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern College Botley Road , Fair Oak SO50 7AN | 3out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 1,520 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 2,943 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The King's School Lakesmere House , Allington Lane SO50 7DB | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gregg School Townhill Park House , Cutbush Lane SO18 2GF | - not rated | 4,942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEO LEISURE BINGO CLUB PARK SUITE | LEO LEISURE BINGO CLUB, 12 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 410 yd | |
| @The Point Cafe Bar | THE POINT, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DE | 426 yd | |
| EASTLEIGH KFC | 41 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DF | 487 yd | |
| Peking Phoenix | 47 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DF | 493 yd | |
| REPUBLIC OF PIZZA AND DESSERTS | 51 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DF | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh Railway Institute | 2 ROMSEY ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FE | 279 yd | |
| EASTLEIGH WORKING CLUB | 18 UPPER MARKET STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FD | 417 yd | |
| THE WAGON WORKS | THE WAGON WORKS, 28 STATION HILL, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FJ | 433 yd | |
| Locomotive Engineers Club and Institute Limited | 18 STATION HILL, SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FJ | 439 yd | |
| ENERGY YOUTH CENTRE | 79 LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9DQ | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORNICHE TWYFORD | 79 TWYFORD ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4HH | 367 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2C HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LA | 492 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 2E HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LA | 520 yd | |
| Monett kebab | 2F HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LA | 525 yd | |
| Papa John's | 1C HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LB | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAINSBURY'S | SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKET, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9FH | 410 yd | |
| LIDL FOODSTORES | LIDL, COLES CLOSE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4EL | 429 yd | |
| ICELAND | 28-30 HIGH STREET, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5LE | 648 yd | |
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | UNIT 6 TO 8, BOYATT WOOD CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4QP | 737 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | TESCO, THE SWAN CENTRE, WELLS PLACE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5PN | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh Railway Bowling Club (Closed) ROMSEY ROAD | indoor bowls | 301 yd |
| Curves (Eastleigh) WESSEX HOUSE WESSEX HOUSE UPPER MARKET STREET | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Lawn Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Lawn Road | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church LEIGH ROAD | 490 yd | |
| Crossfit (Southampton) UNIT 3B UNIT 3B CHICKENHALL LANE | health and fitness suite | 688 yd |
| Wells Place WELLS PLACE | 733 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Eastleigh) THE SWAN CENTRE | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Crestwood College (Shakespeare Campus) Shakespeare Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| The Hub BISHOPSTOKE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 980 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.