Hursley Road is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 1AL is located in the Hiltingbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 2005-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 1JP, SO53 1TE, SO53 1SH, SO53 1SG, SO53 1JQ, SO53 1JS, SO53 1JA, SO53 1TY, SO53 1TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO53 1AL is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 49.1% | 46.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 SO53 1AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% 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 | 26.9% | 32.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 55.6% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 11.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 67.9% | 59.2% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 10.8% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 30.1% | 2.7% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 3.3% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 SO53 1AL this area, 1.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 1.9% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 57.8% | 56.4% | -1.4% | 33.8% | 22.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 82.1% | 74.1% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -7.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 85.4% | 83% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 82.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.7% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hursley Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.3% higher than the Hiltingbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hursley Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hiltingbury and the 164th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 250.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Simpkins Court, 241 Hursley Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-05-30 | £229,875 |
| Flat 20 Simpkins Court, 241 Hursley Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2022-07-29 | £248,186 |
| Flat 21 Simpkins Court, 241 Hursley Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-05-25 | £273,949 |
| Flat 16 Simpkins Court, 241 Hursley Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-24 | £198,316 |
| Flat 15 Simpkins Court, 241 Hursley Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-17 | £233,021 |
SO53 1AL 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Information and communication | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiltingbury Infant School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hiltingbury Junior School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightwood Primary School Bell Flower Way , Knightwood Road SO53 4HW | 4out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merdon Junior School Merdon Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 3,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA | - not rated | 4,662 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 5,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School Highwood House , Highwood Lane SO51 9ZH | - not rated | 5,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEALS DAY PROVISION | THE HILT, HILTINGBURY RECREATION GROUND, HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NP | 418 yd | |
| Friendly Fridays | PAVILLION, HILTINGBURY RECREATION GROUND, HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NP | 418 yd | |
| BAY LEAVES LARDER | 87-91 HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NQ | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STORME INNS LTD - THE HILTONBURY FARMHOUSE | HILTONBURY FARMHOUSE, NORTH MILLERS DALE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1SZ | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS | 8-12 ASHDOWN ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5RD | 470 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hiltingbury Recreation Ground HILTINGBURY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 431 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.