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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 116 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
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

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £269,500 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
Semi-Detached16£319,500
Flats38£176,000
Terraced64£285,000

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

SO505PP

Wells Place

SO505LG

High Street

SO505LS

High Street

SO505LD

High Street

SO505LB

High Street

SO509BT

George Street

SO505TR

Grantham Road

SO504NB

Stratford Place

SO505AE

Campbell Road

SO505HY

Chamberlayne Road

SO509AP

Romsey Close

SO504PJ

Beaulieu Road

SO505NT

Desborough Road

SO506YU

Chicken Hall Lane

SO505LA

High Street

SO505JS

Nutbeem Road

SO505JJ

Chamberlayne Road

SO505QW

Southampton Road

SO505JL

Chamberlayne Road

SO509FH

Leigh Road

SO505FS

Chestnut Avenue

SO509SQ

Yonge Close

SO504FL

Byron Road

SO509YN

Upper Market Street

SO509AU

Archers Road

SO509AQ

Archers Road

SO505SL

Blenheim Road

SO505QS

Southampton Road

SO504FR

Byron Road

SO506AE

Bishopstoke Road

SO505HA

Cranbury Road

SO505AS

Arnold Road

SO509QB

Causton Gardens

SO505NR

Blenheim Road

SO506LA

Bishopstoke Road

SO505AR

Arnold Road

SO505AF

Chestnut Avenue

SO509PH

Brookwood Avenue

SO509DA

Newtown Road

SO505HN

Cranbury Road

SO509DR

Leigh Road

SO509FF

Leigh Road

SO505RJ

Market Street

SO505RX

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.