Hillcrest Avenue is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 2JQ is located in the Chandler's Ford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Winchester. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillcrest Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 2JY, SO53 2JN, SO53 2JP, SO53 2JR, SO53 2HZ, SO53 2PY, SO53 2JX, SO53 2JG, SO53 2JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO53 2JQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.3% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.7% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 2JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 28.3% | 26.4% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.8% | 58.5% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 50.9% | 46% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 13.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 13.6% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 10.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11.4% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 23.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 28.8% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.6% | 91.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 91.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 91.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 91.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Avenue was 25.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Chandler's Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillcrest Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Chandler's Ford and the 110th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Hillcrest Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-05-03 | £438,321 |
| 47 Hillcrest Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2013-05-29 | £456,950 |
| 53 Hillcrest Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2008-08-18 | £376,293 |
| 51 Hillcrest Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2005-09-05 | £435,656 |
| 47 Hillcrest Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2004-03-16 | £420,755 |
SO53 2JQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO53 2JQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Early Years Centre Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford Hillcrest Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 2JP | 3out of 4 | 91 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Junior School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Infant School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merdon Junior School Merdon Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Toynbee School Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2PL | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 5,328 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,491 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,805 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 | 1,387 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 5,027 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOONY'S CAFE | CANTEEN, BOOKER BELMONT WHOLESALE LTD, WOODSIDE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4ZS | 672 yd | |
| Sunrise Balti | 95A WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 727 yd | |
| STAKKS PANCAKE HOUSE | 109 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GH | 739 yd | |
| CHIANG-MAI THAI RESTAURANT | 23 THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GA | 752 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 1-2 FRYERN ARCADE, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DP | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HALFWAY INN | HALFWAY INN, 114 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GJ | 708 yd | |
| KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD | KING'S COURT MASONIC CENTRE, 81 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 733 yd | |
| THE STEEL TANK ALE HOUSE | 1 THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GA | 740 yd | |
| Chandlers Ford Snooker Club | 17A-18A THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GD | 747 yd | |
| Chandler's Ford Central Club | CHANDLER'S FORD CENTRAL CLUB AND INSTITUTE, 2 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FZ | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSHI DAILY | WAITROSE SUPERMARKET, OAKMOUNT ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2LG | 603 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 93B WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 727 yd | |
| ROCCOS PIZZA | 95B WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 728 yd | |
| Davids Fish Bar | 99 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 736 yd | |
| MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 97 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE | WAITROSE SUPERMARKET, OAKMOUNT ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2LG | 603 yd | |
| 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 | 1,041 yd | |
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | UNIT 6 TO 8, BOYATT WOOD CENTRE, SHAKESPEARE ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4QP | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School HILLCREST AVENUE | grass pitches | 175 yd |
| Fryern Recreation Ground 1A 1A GREENWAYS | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Toynbee School BODYCOATS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 466 yd |
| Crestwood College (Shakespeare Campus) Shakespeare Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 937 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.