Merdon Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1GA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO53 1GA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	51.6%	-2.8%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	45.6%	48.4%	2.8%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 vicinity of SO53 1GA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% 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	20.8%	19.7%	-1.1%	37.9%	-18.2%
Married: Opposite sex	52.9%	65%	12.1%	44.2%	20.8%
Separated	1.7%	0.3%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	5.5%	4.5%	-1.0%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	19.1%	10.5%	-8.6%	6.1%	4.4%

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	42.6%	51.2%	8.6%	48.4%	2.8%
Good health	32.8%	29.8%	-3.0%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	16.7%	14.6%	-2.1%	12.7%	1.9%
Bad health	6.4%	3.7%	-2.7%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.4%

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.1%	12.4%	-12.7%	18.2%	-5.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	6.1%	7%	0.9%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	11.1%	-8.8%	13.4%	-2.3%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	5.1%	1.3%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	13.7%	2.1%	16.9%	-3.2%
Degree or Similar	30.1%	46.5%	16.4%	33.8%	12.7%
Other	3.5%	4.1%	0.6%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.1% 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%	5.7%	4.7%	3.1%	2.6%
Other Asian	0.2%	1.3%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.1%	2.1%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.5%	88.1%	-9.4%	81.4%	6.7%
Arab	0.2%	0.8%	0.6%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88% 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	95.1%	88%	-7.1%	83.2%	4.8%
European Union	0.5%	2.1%	1.6%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.7%	1.3%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	5.7%	4.0%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	1.3%	0.8%
Oceania	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	88%	-6.8%	83.2%	4.8%
10+ Years	0%	9.7%	9.7%	9.8%	-0.1%
5-10 Years	1.2%	1.6%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0.3%	-3.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	13.8%	13.5%	0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.8%	37.2%	-4.4%
Christian	46.7%	46.2%	0.5%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	4.2%	1.7%	2.5%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Sikh	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	13.1%	6.0%	7.1%

Safety

Is Merdon Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merdon Avenue was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% lower than the Hiltingbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Merdon Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hiltingbury and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£68,800

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in SO53 1GA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (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 Merdon Avenue are based on 166 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 Merdon Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1GA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO53 1GA

Average Price
£944,940

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£944,940

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merdon Avenue

Average Price
£519,386

Semi-Detached
£832,385

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£965,309

Flats/Maisonettes
£182,466

Other
£12,235

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merdon AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
75 Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2012-10-12	£944,821
73 Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2006-01-12	£840,846
73 Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2005-01-07	£646,119
73 Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2004-07-02	£557,143
71 Merdon Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2001-06-22	£994,246

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO53 1GA

Employment

SO53 1GA 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 1GA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	105
Retired	95
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Construction	15
Manufacturing	13
Transport and storage	11
Other	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	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	625 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hiltingbury Junior School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP	4out of 4	625 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY	3out of 4	740 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Merdon Junior School Merdon Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EJ	3out of 4	814 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fryern Infant School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN	3out of 4	1,274 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW	4out of 4	1,612 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL	3out of 4	1,806 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ	3out of 4	2,744 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5ZA	- not rated	3,835 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS	- not rated	4,193 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	570 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW	4out of 4	1,490 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB	3out of 4	3,471 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ	3out of 4	4,600 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sunrise Balti	95A WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG	687 yd
TEALS DAY PROVISION	THE HILT, HILTINGBURY RECREATION GROUND, HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NP	702 yd
Friendly Fridays	PAVILLION, HILTINGBURY RECREATION GROUND, HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NP	702 yd
WAFFLES & CREAM	10 FRYERN ARCADE, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DP	723 yd
Masala Lounge	11A FRYERN ARCADE, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DP	735 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD	KING'S COURT MASONIC CENTRE, 81 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG	670 yd
HALFWAY INN	HALFWAY INN, 114 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GJ	785 yd
Monks Brook	MONKS BROOK, 19 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FS	827 yd
THE KING RUFUS	THE KING RUFUS, 135 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DU	868 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY	97 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG	677 yd
Davids Fish Bar	99 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG	684 yd
DOMINO'S PIZZA	93B WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG	685 yd
ROCCOS PIZZA	95B WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG	688 yd
ADORE	6 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FU	908 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
CO-OP	105 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GH	734 yd
THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE	14 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FU	908 yd
WAITROSE	WAITROSE SUPERMARKET, OAKMOUNT ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2LG	909 yd
TESCO EXPRESS	8-12 ASHDOWN ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5RD	1,059 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hiltingbury Recreation Ground HILTINGBURY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	763 yd
Fryern Recreation Ground 1A 1A GREENWAYS	grass pitches	955 yd

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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%

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