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Fair Oak & Horton Heath

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About

Fair Oak & Horton Heath ward is a largely residential area in the eastern part of the Borough of Eastleigh. It encompasses the separate villages of Fair Oak and Horton Heath, along with surrounding farmland and newer housing developments. The landscape is characterised by a mix of older village centres and modern estates, with areas of open countryside and woodland in between. The ward is situated away from the main urban centre of Eastleigh itself.

Local infrastructure includes several schools, shops, and community facilities centred on each village. The area is defined by its semi-rural setting, with the River Itchen forming part of its western boundary. Recreational spaces like Fair Oak Recreation Ground and the network of footpaths through the fields and copses provide green space for residents. The distinct villages maintain their own identities despite the growth of housing linking them.

Area overview

On average Fair Oak & Horton Heath has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fair Oak & Horton Heath is £68,594 per year. There are 4 schools in Fair Oak & Horton Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Fair Oak & Horton Heath is home to around 11,265 people, with a population density of about 1,233.6 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fair Oak & Horton Heath Population
11,265
Population density
1,233.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.39(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.42(-56%)
Other theft
4.17(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.93(-55%)
Public order
2.93(-52%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,525
93.43%
Other White
239
2.12%
Indian
108
0.96%
White and Asian (mixed)
53
0.47%
Chinese
49
0.43%
Total population: 11,265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,000
32.89%
Level 3 (A level)
1,863
20.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,392
15.26%
No qualifications
1,049
11.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
936
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 9,120

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,967
43.8%
Owns outright
1,683
37.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
379
8.44%
Other social rented
258
5.74%
Shared ownership
113
2.52%
Total households: 4,491

Property prices in Fair Oak & Horton Heath

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Fair Oak & Horton Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £765,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fair Oak & Horton Heath 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 Fair Oak & Horton Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£151,500
Detached57£475,000
Semi-Detached43£348,000
Terraced29£270,000

10 years median price trend in Fair Oak & Horton Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fair Oak & Horton Heath.

Data Sources

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