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Central Eastleigh

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About

Central Eastleigh is a primarily residential area located directly east of the town centre. The neighbourhood is characterised by a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, inter-war semis, and some more modern developments. Its streets are arranged in a grid-like pattern, providing straightforward access to the main commercial hub.

The area is served by its own railway station, offering a direct link to Southampton and London. Residents have convenient access to Eastleigh's main retail parks and the town's leisure centre. A large Sainsbury's supermarket sits at its western edge, functioning as a local amenity anchor.

Area overview

On average Central Eastleigh has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central Eastleigh is £51,723 per year. There are 3 schools in Central Eastleigh: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central Eastleigh is home to around 8,692 people, with a population density of about 3,001.8 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Eastleigh Population
8,692
Population density
3,001.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.11(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.29(+58%)
Shoplifting
15.99(+99%)
Public order
10.7(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.94(+23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,014
80.68%
Other White
522
6%
Indian
236
2.71%
Bangladeshi
112
1.29%
Other
111
1.28%
Total population: 8,694

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,186
30.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,304
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,079
15.24%
No qualifications
1,064
15.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
876
12.37%
Total 16+ residents: 7,081

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,097
28.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
981
25.59%
Owns outright
883
23.03%
Other social rented
674
17.58%
Other forms of private rent
78
2.03%
Total households: 3,834

Property prices in Central Eastleigh

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £266,500 in Central Eastleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central Eastleigh in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Eastleigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats36£177,500
Semi-Detached14£345,500
Terraced52£284,750

10 years median price trend in Central Eastleigh

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Eastleigh.

All postcodes in Central Eastleigh

SO505LJ

Wells Place

SO505PW

Grantham Road

SO505RD

Market Street

SO505RH

Market Street

SO509AW

Northlands Road

SO509FE

Romsey Road

SO504FR

Byron Road

SO505NL

Desborough Road

SO505RG

Market Street

SO509BH

The Crescent

SO505AN

Chestnut Avenue

SO505NP

Desborough Road

SO506PQ

Chickenhall Lane

SO504FY

Shakespeare Road

SO505AW

Tichborne Road

SO505HD

Cranbury Road

SO505HN

Cranbury Road

SO505QU

Southampton Road

SO506NZ

Tower Industrial Estate

SO509AU

Archers Road

SO509PR

Romsey Road

SO505QE

Market Street

SO509BS

The Crescent

SO509QQ

Leigh Road

SO509SX

Yonge Close

SO505EX

Wilmer Road

SO505QW

Southampton Road

SO509YT

Upper Market Street

SO505JT

Nutbeem Road

SO506YU

Chicken Hall Lane

SO509AS

Weston Road

SO509DD

Romsey Road

SO509FJ

Station Hill

SO504ND

Byron Road

SO505AF

Chestnut Avenue

SO505FZ

Ovington Gardens

SO505HU

Cherbourg Road

SO509BZ

Newtown Road

SO509DE

Leigh Road

SO505JY

Cherbourg Road

SO505LR

High Street

SO505NZ

Hanns Way

SO505QD

Derby Road

SO509FH

Leigh Road

SO505QX

Southampton Road

SO505TT

Derby Road

SO506AF

Bishopstoke Road

SO509BN

Salisbury Close

SO505ND

High Street

SO506RS

Chicken Hall Lane

SO509AD

Archers Road

SO509BQ

The Crescent

SO506RQ

Chickenhall Cottages

SO505HF

Blenheim Road

SO505NH

Desborough Road

SO505FS

Chestnut Avenue

SO505HR

Cranbury Road

SO505NX

Desborough Road

SO509AT

Weston Road

SO505FX

Wells Place

SO505PF

Arnold Road

SO505TE

Meadow Lane

SO504EL

Coles Close

SO505NF

Desborough Road

SO505LF

High Street

SO505PG

Mansbridge Road

SO506AA

Dutton Lane

SO504FX

The Quadrangle

SO504PG

Selborne Drive

SO504PJ

Beaulieu Road

SO505HA

Cranbury Road

SO505JG

Chamberlayne Road

SO505LX

High Street

SO505NG

Desborough Road

SO505NY

Desborough Road

SO509TA

The Crescent

SO505AJ

Chestnut Avenue

SO505PZ

Market Street

SO509SF

Newtown Road

SO504DN

Selbourne Drive

SO505PA

Southampton Road

SO509AG

Leigh Road

SO509DF

Leigh Road

SO504PL

Beaulieu Road

SO505NQ

Blenheim Road

SO509DB

Newtown Road

SO505LY

Derby Road

SO509BT

George Street

SO505QA

Derby Road

SO505JJ

Chamberlayne Road

SO505PB

Mitchell Road

SO509BR

The Crescent

SO509BW

Newtown Road

SO509PE

Brookwood Avenue

SO505HP

Derby Road

SO505NA

High Street

SO505PU

Grantham Road

SO505QF

Cherbourg Road

SO509DQ

Leigh Road

SO505HZ

Chamberlayne Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.