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SO50 5AH

Chestnut Avenue

Eastleigh South

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Detailed insights for SO50 5AH

Overview

Postcode SO50 5AH is located in an urban city, within the Eastleigh South ward of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Eastleigh area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Eastleigh is £51,723 per year. The nearest station is Eastleigh, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lakeside Country Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

5/10

Central Eastleigh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,765 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Central Eastleigh has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.5%

Approximately 20.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Central Eastleigh is £51,723 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from SO50 5AH.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Eastleigh near SO50 5AH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Eastleigh located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO50 5AH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Eastleigh

N/A

Walking directions to Eastleigh
0.8 mi

Southampton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Southampton Airport Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO50 5AH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLakeside Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Lakeside Country Park
0.3 miGrantham GreenSmallWalking directions to Grantham Green

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
10,949.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35(+10%)
Public order
6.69(+10%)
Other theft
2.57(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.57(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.57(-79%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
325
87.6%
Other White
11
2.96%
Indian
6
1.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.62%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.62%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
30.82%
Level 3 (A level)
62
22.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.28%
No qualifications
32
11.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
37.67%
Owns outright
39
26.71%
Other social rented
25
17.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
13.7%
Social rents from council
5
3.42%
Total households: 146

Property prices in Eastleigh South

Median price£330,000
Price per sq ft£352
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £385K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £330,000 (about £352 per square foot) in Eastleigh South area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,500 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastleigh South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£475,000£394
Semi-Detached33£365,000£387
Terraced58£300,000£334
Flats13£208,000£321

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastleigh South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastleigh South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£335,000£172,500£260,000£248,000
2017£375,000£172,000£260,000£241,000
2018£370,000£182,500£280,000£264,000
2019£432,500£190,000£309,000£255,000
2020£475,000£182,000£328,000£270,000
2021£441,500£157,750£318,250£280,000
2022£420,000£169,000£363,628£290,000
2023£545,000£166,500£325,500£295,000
2024£507,500£190,000£379,500£300,000
2025£475,000£220,500£385,000£280,000
2026£480,000£152,500£351,500£314,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastleigh South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastleigh South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£299£313£265£266
2017£300£286£277£272
2018£321£320£280£276
2019£347£270£288£277
2020£368£318£331£297
2021£358£291£321£317
2022£379£314£370£309
2023£424£279£367£323
2024£420£329£394£327
2025£417£299£389£326
2026£391£321£383£322
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastleigh South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO50 5AH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO50 5AH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025324, Desborough Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5NFTerracedLeasehold£247,500
21 Nov 2025319, High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5NETerracedLeasehold£328,000
05 Aug 202548, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5ALTerracedLeasehold£280,000
25 Mar 2025314, High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5NDTerracedLeasehold£230,000
05 Jun 2025206, Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£332,000

Schools

In the SO50 5AH postcode area, located within Central Eastleigh, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO50 5AH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCherbourg Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusBarton Peveril Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryNorwood Primary & Pre-SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO50 5AH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO50 5AH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miDosanjh Convenience StoreChestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5ALWalking directions to Dosanjh Convenience Store
0.2 miLondisSouthampton Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5QTWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miPremier ExpressDerby Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5LYWalking directions to Premier Express
0.4 miCK Convenience Store / Family ShopperBlenheim Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5LQWalking directions to CK Convenience Store / Family Shopper
0.5 miTesco ExpressWells Place, Eastleigh, SO50 5PNWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastleigh district (2025-26).

Band A£1,485
Band B£1,733
Band C£1,980
Band D£2,228
Band E£2,723
Band F£3,218
Band G£3,713
Band H£4,455

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO50 5AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Bicknell

Eastleigh South - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Liz Jarvis

Eastleigh - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEastleighE07000086
Parliamentary ConstituencyEastleighE14001220
WardEastleigh SouthE05011193
ParishEastleigh TownE04013135
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central EastleighE02004718
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh 007EE01022679
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO50 5AH

Is SO50 5AH (Central Eastleigh) safe?

The area around SO50 5AH records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SO50 5AH?

The median sale price around SO50 5AH in Central Eastleigh is £330,000 (about £352 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO50 5AH?

There are 6 schools close to SO50 5AH, including Cherbourg Primary School (Good), Barton Peveril Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Norwood Primary & Pre-School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO50 5AH?

The closest station to SO50 5AH is Eastleigh, about 1,026 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO50 5AH?

SO50 5AH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,765 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO50 5AH (Central Eastleigh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastleigh covering SO50 5AH is Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Paul Bicknell (Liberal Democrats).

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.