Wychwood Grove is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 1FQ is located in the Hiltingbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wychwood Grove, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 1FE, SO53 2DU, SO53 1FH, SO53 2BG, SO53 1FN, SO53 2BB, SO53 1FF, SO53 1FG, SO53 1FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO53 1FQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 56.1% | 53.1% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 43.9% | 46.9% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 1FQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 14.6% | 17.1% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 59.6% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 18.4% | 17.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 46.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 31.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 16% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.9% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 13.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 9.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.6% | 51.9% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 8.1% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.6% | 86.5% | -8.1% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 91.5% | 85.9% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 87.1% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0.3% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wychwood Grove was 19.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% lower than the Hiltingbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wychwood Grove has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Hiltingbury and the 86th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Wychwood Grove, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-08-15 | £526,735 |
| 25 Wychwood Grove, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-07-19 | £647,967 |
| 5 Wychwood Grove, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-08-03 | £525,378 |
| 3 Wychwood Grove, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-11-19 | £647,613 |
| 42 Wychwood Grove, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-08-23 | £840,440 |
SO53 1FQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO53 1FQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 51% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 149 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merdon Junior School Merdon Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EJ | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scantabout Primary School Ionic Close , Chandler's Ford SO53 2NR | 3out of 4 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Infant School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Junior School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | - not rated | 1,102 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 | - not rated | 544 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 3,742 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 | 3,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 388 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Pixie Kindergarten and Junior School 120 Kingsway , Chandler's Ford SO53 5DW | - not rated | 532 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Itchen Valley Education Trust The Allbrook Education Centre , Pitmore Road SO50 4LW | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Tutorial School Otterbourne Halls , Cranbourne Drive SO21 2ET | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Lounge | 11A FRYERN ARCADE, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DP | 573 yd | |
| WAFFLES & CREAM | 10 FRYERN ARCADE, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DP | 589 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 1-2 FRYERN ARCADE, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DP | 625 yd | |
| STAKKS PANCAKE HOUSE | 109 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GH | 676 yd | |
| Sunrise Balti | 95A WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KING RUFUS | THE KING RUFUS, 135 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DU | 339 yd | |
| HALFWAY INN | HALFWAY INN, 114 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GJ | 665 yd | |
| KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD | KING'S COURT MASONIC CENTRE, 81 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSHI DAILY | WAITROSE SUPERMARKET, OAKMOUNT ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2LG | 704 yd | |
| Davids Fish Bar | 99 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 778 yd | |
| MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 97 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 781 yd | |
| ROCCOS PIZZA | 95B WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 792 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 93B WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 105 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GH | 688 yd | |
| WAITROSE | WAITROSE SUPERMARKET, OAKMOUNT ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2LG | 704 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside School WINCHESTER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| Thornden School WINCHESTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 560 yd |
| Fryern Recreation Ground 1A 1A GREENWAYS | grass pitches | 914 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 | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 170.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.