Bowland Rise is in Chandler'S Ford, Eastleigh and in Test Valley district. SO53 4QW is located in the Valley Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Romsey and Southampton North. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowland Rise, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO53 4RL, SO53 4QY, SO53 4QX, SO53 4RU, SO53 4RN, SO53 4HN, SO53 4LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO53 4QW has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.3% | 49% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.7% | 51% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO53 4QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.4% 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 | 21.9% | 17.6% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.1% | 70.4% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 26.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 7.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 61% | 60.3% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 31.8% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 6.4% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| 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 4QW this area, 6.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 11.2% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 16.1% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 52.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% 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 | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 91.2% | 81% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 85.3% 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 | 93.9% | 85.3% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 85.6% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 7.6% | 6.5% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowland Rise was 14.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowland Rise has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams and the 50th lowest crime rate of 407 local areas in Test Valley .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% 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 Bowland Rise, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2000-11-30 | £1,021,958 |
| 4 Bowland Rise, Eastleigh, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 1996-06-21 | £1,078,717 |
SO53 4QW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 4QW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knightwood Primary School Bell Flower Way , Knightwood Road SO53 4HW | 4out of 4 | 58 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School Pilgrims Close , Valley Park SO53 4ST | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hiltingbury Infant School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hiltingbury Junior School Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chandler's Ford Infant School Kings Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2EY | 3out of 4 | 1,742 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 | 2,577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crestwood Community School Shakespeare Road , Boyatt Wood SO50 4FZ | 3out of 4 | 3,825 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mountbatten School Whitenap Lane , SO51 5SY | 3out of 4 | 5,137 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 | 4,323 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastleigh College Chestnut Avenue , SO50 5FS | - not rated | 4,814 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 | 2,020 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford SO53 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Bridge Education Centre 2c Newtown Road , SO50 9DB | 3out of 4 | 4,424 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stroud, the King Edward VI Preparatory School Highwood House , Highwood Lane SO51 9ZH | - not rated | 4,446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STORME INNS LTD - THE HILTONBURY FARMHOUSE | HILTONBURY FARMHOUSE, NORTH MILLERS DALE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1SZ | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knightwood Primary School BELLFLOWER WAY | artificial grass pitch | 172 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.