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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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 2 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
116
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
70.87(+123%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.76(+28%)
Shoplifting
13.81(+73%)
Public order
10.58(+74%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.28(+28%)
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

Median price£269,500
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £305K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £269,500 (about £299 per square foot) in Central Eastleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £425,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central Eastleigh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached18£305,000£310
Terraced68£285,000£300
Flats38£177,000£273

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central Eastleigh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Eastleigh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£147,000£249,000£239,500
2017£145,500£237,500£241,000
2018£167,250£269,500£248,250
2019£160,000£280,000£243,000
2020£162,500£247,500£247,500
2021£158,750£290,000£260,250
2022£159,750£307,500£289,000
2023£190,000£320,000£272,500
2024£160,000£313,000£289,950
2025£182,000£338,500£280,000
2026£187,000£276,000£283,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central Eastleigh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Eastleigh.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£256£237
2017£273£265£257
2018£265£268£259
2019£259£278£252
2020£346£274£246
2021£272£276£272
2022£321£311£299
2023£280£338£298
2024£279£333£294
2025£272£328£303
2026£271£324£295
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central Eastleigh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.