The Croft is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 3RB 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 The Croft, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 3RS, SO53 3SD, SO53 3RZ, SO53 3HH, SO53 3RT, SO53 3SF, SO53 3RQ, SO53 3GZ, SO53 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO53 3RB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 50.4% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 46.4% | 49.6% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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% | 36.8% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 41.6% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -2.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 41.4% | 44.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 15.2% | -12.3% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 15.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 13.4% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 25.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 8.3% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 92.2% | 86.5% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 90.8% | 84.8% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 85.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.8% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 153.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% higher than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Croft has the 15th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 39th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 The Croft, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2024-09-06 | £665,384 |
| 1 The Croft, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-07-14 | £566,374 |
| 1 The Croft, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-08-28 | £472,442 |
| Quadra House, 2 The Croft, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2019-03-15 | £662,019 |
| 8 The Croft, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2017-09-29 | £622,972 |
SO53 3RB 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardmoor Nursery & Early Years Centre - Part of the Learning Federation Partnership of Schools Leaside Way , Bassett Green SO16 3EP | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nightingale County Infant School Nightingale Avenue , SO5 3JW | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Nightingale County Junior School Nightingale Avenue , SO5 3JW | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Blackbird Road , SO50 9JW | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Pilgrims Close , Valley Park SO53 4ST | 3out of 4 | 1,527 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 | 1,847 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quilley School Cherbourg Road , SO50 5EL | - not rated | 2,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 4out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 4out of 4 | 3,490 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 | 1,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,475 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Eastleigh Primary Campus The Mallard Centre, Nightingale Avenue , SO50 9JJ | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tankerville Special School Romsey Road , SO50 9AJ | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 3,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S | ASDA SUPERMARKET, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3YJ | 279 yd | |
| Compass @ Ageas House | UNIT 1, HAMPSHIRE CORPORATE PARK, TEMPLARS WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3RY | 385 yd | |
| RA @ Aviva | UNIT 2, HAMPSHIRE CORPORATE PARK, TEMPLARS WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3RY | 385 yd | |
| ARAMARK @ B&Q HEADQUARTERS | B AND Q HOUSE, CHESTNUT AVENUE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3LE | 424 yd | |
| Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch | GATEWAY HOUSE, TOLLGATE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3TG | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Stop | 7 FALKLAND COURT, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GA | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | ASDA SUPERMARKET, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3YJ | 279 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | UNIT 1, CHESTNUT AVENUE RETAIL PARK, CHESTNUT AVENUE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3TF | 317 yd | |
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 5 FALKLAND COURT, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GA | 513 yd | |
| CAMPUS & CO | UNIT 2, SPEEDWELL CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4BT | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School BLACKBIRD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,005 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.