Meon Crescent is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 2PA 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 Meon Crescent, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 2PB, SO53 2GZ, SO53 2HA, SO53 2GU, SO53 2GY, SO53 2HB, SO53 2GD, SO53 2GT, SO53 2GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO53 2PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51.5% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 54.8% | 48.5% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.7% | 40% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 41.4% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 8.5% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.3% | 15% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 9.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 21.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 29% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 86% | 87.6% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 86.5% | 86.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.2% | 86.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.6% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meon Crescent was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.9% higher than the Chandler's Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meon Crescent has the 14th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Chandler's Ford and the 214th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Meon Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2025-06-06 | £361,749 |
| 11 Meon Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-11-08 | £309,709 |
| Garage, 49 Meon Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2022-03-25 | £14,238 |
| 41 Meon Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-12-15 | £336,532 |
| Garage, 49 Meon Crescent, Eastleigh, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £8,100 | 2021-11-30 | £7,794 |
SO53 2PA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 130 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4,583 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford Hillcrest Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 2JP | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Infant School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Junior School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merdon Junior School Merdon Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,016 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 | 756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 5,171 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 | 2,711 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 3,115 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 | 1,379 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shepherds Down Special School Shepherds Lane , Compton SO21 2AJ | 3out of 4 | 5,324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIANG-MAI THAI RESTAURANT | 23 THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GA | 177 yd | |
| THE FRENCH BAGUETTE CONNECTION LTD | 25 THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GA | 188 yd | |
| MEZBAAN INDIAN RESTAURANT | 5 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3DA | 274 yd | |
| WESSEX BIKE HUB | 16A BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3DB | 327 yd | |
| PETER GREEN CAFE | PETER GREEN, SCHOOL LANE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4DG | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEEL TANK ALE HOUSE | 1 THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GA | 162 yd | |
| Chandlers Ford Snooker Club | 17A-18A THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GD | 168 yd | |
| Chandler's Ford Central Club | CHANDLER'S FORD CENTRAL CLUB AND INSTITUTE, 2 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FZ | 189 yd | |
| Monks Brook | MONKS BROOK, 19 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FS | 481 yd | |
| KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD | KING'S COURT MASONIC CENTRE, 81 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GG | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA WOK | 14 THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GB | 217 yd | |
| Bengal Spice | 16 THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GB | 217 yd | |
| Goodies Fish And Chips | 8 THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GB | 236 yd | |
| THE MUNCH BOX | 13 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3DA | 295 yd | |
| MARMARIS GRILL | 4 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3DB | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 14 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FU | 494 yd | |
| WAITROSE | WAITROSE SUPERMARKET, OAKMOUNT ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2LG | 769 yd | |
| CO-OP | 105 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GH | 774 yd | |
| CAMPUS & CO | UNIT 2, SPEEDWELL CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4BT | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School HILLCREST AVENUE | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Fryern Recreation Ground 1A 1A GREENWAYS | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Toynbee School BODYCOATS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| 3D Health And Fitness UNIT 4 UNIT 4 TRAFALGAR CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,029 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.