Devon Drive is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 3GN is located in the Eastleigh South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Devon Drive, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3GN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 3GP, SO53 3GF, SO53 3GW, SO53 3GB, SO53 3GX, SO53 3GQ, SO53 3GH, SO53 3GY, SO53 3GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO53 3GN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50.2% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.8% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO53 3GN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40% | 47.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.5% | 16.9% | -12.6% | 44.2% | -27.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 20.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 33.8% | 36.4% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -12.0% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 17.6% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 25% | -13.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 20.7% | 5.5% | 9.6% | 11.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 16.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 11.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 17.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.4% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 95.6% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 95.1% | 91.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Devon Drive was 313.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.4% higher than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Devon Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 7th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 208.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Devon Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2023-07-24 | £239,763 |
| 32 Devon Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-05-18 | £270,770 |
| 32 Devon Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2016-08-05 | £268,890 |
| 44 Devon Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2016-03-30 | £234,941 |
| 16 Devon Drive, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2014-05-16 | £248,468 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,354 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School Blackbird Road , SO50 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Pilgrims Close , Valley Park SO53 4ST | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford Hillcrest Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Junior School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 1,822 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 | 1,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,264 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,916 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 | 1,996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,294 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,303 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHERRY TREE CAFE | VELMORE CENTRE, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GY | 174 yd | |
| Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch | GATEWAY HOUSE, TOLLGATE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3TG | 587 yd | |
| McDONALD'S | ASDA SUPERMARKET, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3YJ | 693 yd | |
| Compass @ Ageas House | UNIT 1, HAMPSHIRE CORPORATE PARK, TEMPLARS WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3RY | 765 yd | |
| RA @ Aviva | UNIT 2, HAMPSHIRE CORPORATE PARK, TEMPLARS WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3RY | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Stop | 7 FALKLAND COURT, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GA | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 5 FALKLAND COURT, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GA | 180 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | UNIT 1, CHESTNUT AVENUE RETAIL PARK, CHESTNUT AVENUE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3TF | 648 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | ASDA SUPERMARKET, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3YJ | 693 yd | |
| CAMPUS & CO | UNIT 2, SPEEDWELL CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4BT | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pavilion On The Park KINGFISHER ROAD | 1,072 yd | |
| 3D Health And Fitness UNIT 4 UNIT 4 TRAFALGAR CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 1,075 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.