Cuckoo Bushes Lane, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1JW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO53 1JW is primarily male, with 53.2% 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	48.4%	46.8%	-1.6%	51.0%	-4.2%
Male	51.6%	53.2%	1.6%	49.0%	4.2%

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 1JW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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	20%	24.4%	4.4%	37.9%	-13.5%
Married: Opposite sex	62.7%	57.6%	-5.1%	44.2%	13.4%
Separated	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	6.8%	5.5%	-1.3%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	7.8%	9.6%	1.8%	6.1%	3.5%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) 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	54.8%	56.9%	2.1%	48.4%	8.5%
Good health	28.5%	29.8%	1.3%	33.6%	-3.8%
Fair health	11.9%	10.6%	-1.3%	12.7%	-2.1%
Bad health	3.2%	2.5%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.2%	-1.3%	1.2%	-1.0%

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.

In the area around SO53 1JW this area, 8.7% 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 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	9.2%	8.7%	-0.5%	18.2%	-9.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.5%	4.2%	-5.3%	9.6%	-5.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	12.8%	-0.8%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	4.5%	-3.6%	5.3%	-0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	19.2%	4.6%	16.9%	2.3%
Degree or Similar	40.3%	48.4%	8.1%	33.8%	14.6%
Other	4.7%	2.2%	-2.5%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% 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%	2.7%	2.7%	0.7%	2.0%
Indian	1.2%	6.9%	5.7%	3.1%	3.8%
Pakistani	0.2%	1.5%	1.3%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	89.6%	86.8%	-2.8%	81.4%	5.4%
Other	7.7%	0.5%	-7.2%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87% 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	87.6%	87%	-0.6%	83.2%	3.8%
European Union	2.2%	3.9%	1.7%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	1.2%	1%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	5.7%	5.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-0.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.6%	87%	-0.6%	83.2%	3.8%
10+ Years	0%	8.8%	8.8%	9.8%	-1.0%
5-10 Years	2%	2.2%	0.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	2.7%	1.5%	-1.2%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	7.7%	0.5%	-7.2%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	4.9%	13.5%	-8.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.4%	37.2%	-4.8%
Christian	54.2%	46.2%	8.0%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Sikh	3.7%	0.9%	2.8%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Cuckoo Bushes Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cuckoo Bushes Lane was 54.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.3% higher than the Hiltingbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Cuckoo Bushes Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hiltingbury and the 167th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.7%.

🔎 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 1JW, 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 Cuckoo Bushes Lane are based on 45 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 Cuckoo Bushes Lane, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 1JW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO53 1JW

Average Price
£562,366

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£562,366

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Cuckoo Bushes Lane

Average Price
£585,923

Semi-Detached
£514,211

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£587,553

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Cuckoo Bushes LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1A Cuckoo Bushes Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£590,000	2025-03-14	£589,387
Hawkshead Cuckoo Bushes Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2025-01-17	£519,344
Hawkshead Cuckoo Bushes Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2024-02-23	£391,628
Hawkshead Cuckoo Bushes Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2020-08-28	£525,744
Hawkshead Cuckoo Bushes Lane, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2019-11-08	£615,949

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO53 1JW

Employment

SO53 1JW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	136
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Information and communication	20
Education	18
Construction	15
Manufacturing	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	8
Transport and storage	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Other	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	380 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hiltingbury Junior School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP	4out of 4	380 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY	3out of 4	1,262 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Merdon Junior School Merdon Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EJ	3out of 4	1,289 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Knightwood Primary School Bell Flower Way , Knightwood Road SO53 4HW	4out of 4	1,388 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	1,899 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL	3out of 4	2,331 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ	3out of 4	3,262 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	4,352 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS	- not rated	4,720 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	871 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW	4out of 4	1,813 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB	3out of 4	3,997 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ	3out of 4	4,554 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
TEALS DAY PROVISION	THE HILT, HILTINGBURY RECREATION GROUND, HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NP	234 yd
Friendly Fridays	PAVILLION, HILTINGBURY RECREATION GROUND, HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NP	234 yd
BAY LEAVES LARDER	87-91 HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NQ	460 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
STORME INNS LTD - THE HILTONBURY FARMHOUSE	HILTONBURY FARMHOUSE, NORTH MILLERS DALE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1SZ		783 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
TESCO EXPRESS	8-12 ASHDOWN ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5RD		560 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hiltingbury Recreation Ground HILTINGBURY ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	298 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	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%

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	173.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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