Castlewood is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Eastleigh district. SO53 4DN 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 Castlewood, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 3AJ, SO53 3AF, SO53 3AE, SO53 3AT, SO53 3AQ, SO53 3GU, SO53 4AH, SO53 3BT, SO53 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO53 4DN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 51.4% | 49.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO53 4DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.1% | 31.8% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 57.8% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 55.8% | 53.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.8% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -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.
In the area around SO53 4DN this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 9.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.9% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 41.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.4% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89% | 84.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 2.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 92.8% | 89.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92% | 89.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castlewood was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.0% lower than the Chandler's Ford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castlewood has the 23rd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Chandler's Ford and the 149th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Castlewood, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-09-21 | £311,602 |
| 3 Castlewood, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-05-10 | £357,236 |
| 1 Castlewood, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2011-08-22 | £310,850 |
| 4 Castlewood, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2010-12-08 | £371,242 |
| 2 Castlewood, Eastleigh, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2008-05-02 | £334,498 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,665 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Pilgrims Close , Valley Park SO53 4ST | 4out of 4 | 961 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 | 1,428 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Blackbird Road , SO50 9JW | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fryern Infant School Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2LN | 3out of 4 | 1,804 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 | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton Leaside Way , Swaythling SO16 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cantell School Violet Road , Bassett SO16 3GJ | 3out of 4 | 4,167 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 | 2,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 2,964 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 | 2,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Vermont School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,480 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Oaks School Vermont Close , Off Winchester Road SO16 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,481 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HUT BEEFEATER WHITBREAD PLC | THE HUT, 47 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3DJ | 548 yd | |
| THE CHERRY TREE CAFE | VELMORE CENTRE, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GY | 596 yd | |
| KIDS2DAY | UNIT 5, RENOWN CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4HZ | 690 yd | |
| Compass @ Ageas House | UNIT 1, HAMPSHIRE CORPORATE PARK, TEMPLARS WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3RY | 846 yd | |
| RA @ Aviva | UNIT 2, HAMPSHIRE CORPORATE PARK, TEMPLARS WAY, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3RY | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3d HEALTH & FITNESS | UNIT 4, TRAFALGAR CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4BW | 705 yd | |
| Chandler's Ford Central Club | CHANDLER'S FORD CENTRAL CLUB AND INSTITUTE, 2 WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2FZ | 988 yd | |
| Chandlers Ford Snooker Club | 17A-18A THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GD | 1,029 yd | |
| THE STEEL TANK ALE HOUSE | 1 THE CENTRAL PRECINCT, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2GA | 1,052 yd | |
| The Cleveland Bay | 1 Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Stop | 7 FALKLAND COURT, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GA | 573 yd | |
| THE MUNCH BOX | 13 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3DA | 903 yd | |
| NEW GOLDEN WOK | 14 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3DB | 940 yd | |
| Fanelli's Pizza | 8 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3DB | 958 yd | |
| JALALABAD BALTI HOUSE LTD | 6 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3DB | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPUS & CO | UNIT 2, SPEEDWELL CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4BT | 387 yd | |
| THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 5 FALKLAND COURT, FALKLAND ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3GA | 586 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | ASDA SUPERMARKET, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3YJ | 911 yd | |
| ALDI STORES LTD | UNIT 1, CHESTNUT AVENUE RETAIL PARK, CHESTNUT AVENUE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 3TF | 966 yd | |
| Tesco | 6 Pilgrims Close, Chandlers Ford | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Health And Fitness UNIT 4 UNIT 4 TRAFALGAR CLOSE | health and fitness suite | 654 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.