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Eastleigh West

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About

Eastleigh West is a ward in the Borough of Eastleigh covering the western portion of the town. The area is mainly residential, with rows of housing laid out around local shopping parades, primary schools and community centres. The town’s railway history is evident here: terraced streets built for rail workers sit close to yards and sidings, and rail lines cross parts of the ward, shaping its pattern of streets and industrial plots. Local civic services are delivered by Eastleigh Borough Council representatives for the ward.

Green space in Eastleigh West includes several small recreation grounds used for youth sport and informal play, alongside allotment sites that have served local families for decades. A compact light-industrial estate provides workshops and small employers alongside convenience shops and takeaways. Regular bus routes connect the ward to the town’s facilities, and day-to-day life tends to revolve around schools, the community buildings and the rail corridor that runs through this side of Eastleigh.

Area overview

On average Eastleigh West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastleigh West is £55,130 per year. There are 3 schools in Eastleigh West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eastleigh West is home to around 12,988 people, with a population density of about 1,799.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastleigh West Population
12,988
Population density
1,799.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.05(+71%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-8%)
Public order
7.16(+17%)
Other theft
6.7(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,622
81.8%
Other White
610
4.7%
Indian
439
3.38%
African
220
1.69%
Other Asian
207
1.59%
Total population: 12,986

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,930
29.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,878
18.69%
No qualifications
1,734
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,536
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,174
11.69%
Total 16+ residents: 10,046

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,566
29.98%
Other social rented
1,522
29.13%
Owns outright
970
18.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
631
12.08%
Shared ownership
299
5.72%
Total households: 5,224

Property prices in Eastleigh West

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Eastleigh West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eastleigh West 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 Eastleigh West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£489,000
Flats48£181,750
Semi-Detached43£392,500
Terraced46£280,000

10 years median price trend in Eastleigh West

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

Data Sources

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