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England / South East / Eastleigh

About

Eastleigh is a district in Hampshire, South East England, known for its mix of urban and suburban areas. The town of Eastleigh serves as the administrative centre, with a strong railway heritage due to its historic links to the London and South Western Railway. The area includes residential neighbourhoods, industrial estates, and green spaces like Lakeside Country Park.

The district also encompasses smaller towns such as Hedge End and Bishopstoke, offering a range of local amenities and transport connections. Eastleigh is close to Southampton, providing access to larger city facilities while maintaining its own identity. The area has a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to different needs.

Area overview

On average Eastleigh has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Eastleigh is £52,140 per year. There are 46 schools in Eastleigh: 34 primary (1 Outstanding and 33 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastleigh Population
136,443
Population density
1,712.1 per km²

Demographics

British
120,242
88.13%
Other White
4,913
3.6%
Indian
2,634
1.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
1,076
0.79%
Other Asian
1,018
0.75%
Total population: 136,444

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
20,379
35.8%
Owns outright
20,012
35.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,081
12.44%
Other social rented
6,757
11.87%
Shared ownership
1,160
2.04%
Total households: 56,924

Property prices in Eastleigh

Based on 1,843 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Eastleigh area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,250 up to £1,942,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached602£495,000
Flats308£185,000
Semi-Detached474£345,000
Terraced459£287,500

10 years price trend in Eastleigh

All wards in Eastleigh

Bishopstoke

Botley

Bursledon & Hound North

Chandler's Ford

Eastleigh Central

Eastleigh North

Eastleigh South

Fair Oak & Horton Heath

Hamble & Netley

Hedge End North

Hedge End South

Hiltingbury

West End North

West End South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.