Chestnut Avenue is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 3YB 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 Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 3ES, SO53 3HU, SO53 3HW, SO53 3GZ, SO53 3ER, SO53 3HH, SO53 3YP, SO53 3HX, SO53 3EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO53 3YB has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 48.2% | 48% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 3YB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 40.4% | 47.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 37.5% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 8.9% | -4.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.2% | 54.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 31.6% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 8% | 11.4% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.4% | 13.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 13.7% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 21.8% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 28.2% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.6% | 86% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 4.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 89.6% | 83% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 83.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.3% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 36.8% | 46.2% | -9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chestnut Avenue was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.8% lower than the Eastleigh Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Chestnut Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Eastleigh Central and the 79th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homebase Ltd Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £6,340,000 | 2016-01-29 | £7,232,179 |
SO53 3YB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO53 3YB 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,779 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 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Pilgrims Close , Valley Park SO53 4ST | 4out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneham Park Academy 21 Whieldon Way , North Stoneham SO50 9SB | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford Hillcrest Avenue , Chandler's Ford SO53 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,990 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | 3out of 4 | 2,289 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 | 1,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,825 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,421 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 | 2,749 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherborne House School 39 Lakewood Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 1EU | - not rated | 3,221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,540 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,733 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S | ASDA SUPERMARKET, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3YJ | 226 yd | |
| ARAMARK @ B&Q HEADQUARTERS | B AND Q HOUSE, CHESTNUT AVENUE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3LE | 261 yd | |
| Baxter Storey @ Moore Blatch | GATEWAY HOUSE, TOLLGATE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3TG | 289 yd | |
| Compass @ Ageas House | UNIT 1, HAMPSHIRE CORPORATE PARK, TEMPLARS WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3RY | 479 yd | |
| RA @ Aviva | UNIT 2, HAMPSHIRE CORPORATE PARK, TEMPLARS WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3RY | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Stop | 7 FALKLAND COURT, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GA | 597 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 | 67 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | ASDA SUPERMARKET, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3YJ | 226 yd | |
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 5 FALKLAND COURT, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GA | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School BLACKBIRD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| Chandlers Ford Golf Academy (Closed) Chestnut Avenue | golf | 983 yd |
| Pavilion On The Park KINGFISHER ROAD | 1,006 yd | |
| Pirelli General (Closed) Jubilee Playing Field Pavilion Jubilee Playing Field Pavilion Chestnut Avenue | grass pitches | 1,062 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.