Carne Close is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 1HH 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 Carne Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 1LE, SO53 1HR, SO53 1LD, SO53 1HJ, SO53 1HG, SO53 1HF, SO53 1HP, SO53 1HQ, SO53 1LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO53 1HH 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% |
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 1HH 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carne Close was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% lower than the Hiltingbury average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Carne Close 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Carne Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-10-09 | £540,000 |
| 16 Carne Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-06-27 | £277,306 |
| 6 Carne Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-09-28 | £343,571 |
| 7 Carne Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-10-31 | £408,442 |
| 5 Carne Close, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-09-27 | £395,126 |
SO53 1HH 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 1HH 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hiltingbury Junior School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 4out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merdon Junior School Merdon Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knightwood Primary School Bell Flower Way , Knightwood Road SO53 4HW | 4out of 4 | 1,381 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 | 1,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 2,142 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 3,086 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 | 4,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,531 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 | 758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,592 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 395 yd | |
| Friendly Fridays | PAVILLION, HILTINGBURY RECREATION GROUND, HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NP | 395 yd | |
| BAY LEAVES LARDER | 87-91 HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NQ | 540 yd | |
| Sunrise Balti | 95A WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 1,032 yd | |
| WAFFLES & CREAM | 10 FRYERN ARCADE, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DP | 1,056 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 | 914 yd | |
| KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD | KING'S COURT MASONIC CENTRE, 81 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 1,016 yd | |
| Monks Brook | MONKS BROOK, 19 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FS | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 97 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 1,023 yd | |
| Davids Fish Bar | 99 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 1,029 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 93B WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 1,031 yd | |
| ROCCOS PIZZA | 95B WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS | 8-12 ASHDOWN ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5RD | 742 yd | |
| CO-OP | 105 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GH | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hiltingbury Recreation Ground HILTINGBURY ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 461 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.