Chestnut Rise is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 3HL 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 Chestnut Rise, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 3HN, SO50 9JN, SO50 9JL, SO50 9JF, SO50 9JJ, SO50 9QP, SO50 9JP, SO50 9JH, SO50 9JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO53 3HL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents 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 | 53.8% | 47.2% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 52.8% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 29.7% | 30.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 50.5% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 6.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 45.5% | 2.7% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 16.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.5% | 20.2% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 12.1% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 15.6% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 25.5% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.8% | 93.4% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 95.8% | 91.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 91.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Rise was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chestnut Rise has the 28th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 152nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Chestnut Rise, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2019-01-18 | £313,323 |
| 5 Chestnut Rise, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2014-12-19 | £407,759 |
| 4 Chestnut Rise, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2013-05-28 | £370,034 |
| 1 Chestnut Rise, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2013-05-24 | £380,126 |
| 1 Chestnut Rise, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2010-02-12 | £403,125 |
SO53 3HL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 2,278 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 | 320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Academy 21 Whieldon Way , North Stoneham SO50 9SB | - not rated | 812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherbourg Primary School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5QF | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norwood Primary School Chamberlayne Road , SO50 5JL | 3out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crescent Primary School The Crescent Primary School , Toynbee Road SO50 9DH | 3out of 4 | 1,780 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 | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,039 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bitterne Park School Dimond Road , Bitterne Park SO18 1BU | 3out of 4 | 3,989 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 | 840 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 5,333 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 2,161 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Southampton Highfield , SO17 1BJ | - not rated | 3,513 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 3,802 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbird Cafe | PAVILION ON THE PARK, 1 KINGFISHER ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9LH | 648 yd | |
| THRIVE CHURCH UK | PAVILION ON THE PARK, 1 KINGFISHER ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9LH | 648 yd | |
| The Concorde Club & Hotel | THE CONCORDE CLUB, STONEHAM LANE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9HQ | 712 yd | |
| YMCA EASTLEIGH | 29 WHIELDON WAY, NORTH STONEHAM PARK, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9SB | 715 yd | |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College | BARTON PEVERIL COLLEGE, CHESTNUT AVENUE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5ZA | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CRICKETERS | CRICKETERS ARMS, 232 CHESTNUT AVENUE, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3HN | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPICE KITCHEN | 16 NIGHTINGALE AVENUE, EASTLEIGH, SO50 9JA | 246 yd | |
| Lily Garden | 34 BURNS ROAD, EASTLEIGH, SO50 5DT | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALDI STORES LTD | UNIT 1, CHESTNUT AVENUE RETAIL PARK, CHESTNUT AVENUE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3TF | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monksbrook (Closed) Stoneham Lane | grass pitches | 308 yd |
| Nightingale Primary School BLACKBIRD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| Pirelli General (Closed) Jubilee Playing Field Pavilion Jubilee Playing Field Pavilion Chestnut Avenue | grass pitches | 359 yd |
| The Elliotts Arena CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| The Concorde Club (Closed) Stoneham Lane | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Doncaster Farm MONKS BROOK CLOSE | grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Chandlers Ford Golf Academy (Closed) Chestnut Avenue | golf | 508 yd |
| Pavilion On The Park KINGFISHER ROAD | 652 yd | |
| Barton Peveril Sixth Form College CHESTNUT AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 734 yd |
| Places Leisure Eastleigh PLACES LEISURE EASTLEIGH PLACES LEISURE EASTLEIGH PASSFIELD AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 933 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 16.7% |
| Median download speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.