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SO50 5GG

Benny Hill Close

Eastleigh Central

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Detailed insights for SO50 5GG

Overview

Postcode SO50 5GG is located in an urban city, within the Eastleigh Central ward of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Eastleigh West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Eastleigh West is £55,130 per year. The nearest station is Eastleigh, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grantham Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Eastleigh West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Eastleigh West has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.1%

Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Eastleigh West is £55,130 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from SO50 5GG.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastleigh West near SO50 5GG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO50 5GG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Eastleigh

N/A

Walking directions to Eastleigh

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO50 5GG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGrantham GreenSmallWalking directions to Grantham Green
0.3 miLeigh Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Leigh Road Recreation Ground
0.4 miSelborne Drive GreenSmallWalking directions to Selborne Drive Green

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
13,821.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.71(+22%)
Other theft
6.45(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.73(-53%)
Drugs
5.02(+82%)
Vehicle crime
2.87(-23%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
135
62.21%
Indian
26
11.98%
Other White
17
7.83%
African
15
6.91%
Chinese
7
3.23%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
85
45.7%
Level 3 (A level)
34
18.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
17.74%
No qualifications
16
8.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6.45%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
48.48%
Owns with a mortgage
26
26.26%
Owns outright
14
14.14%
Other social rented
8
8.08%
Shared ownership
3
3.03%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Eastleigh Central

Median price£259,000
Price per sq ft£296
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£182K – £310K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 (about £296 per square foot) in Eastleigh Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £700,000.

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 Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£462,000£368
Semi-Detached18£351,475£335
Terraced64£300,000£305
Flats61£173,000£268

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastleigh Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastleigh Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£310,000£148,000£276,750£275,000
2017£360,668£162,250£285,000£267,075
2018£356,000£175,000£302,500£265,000
2019£352,000£162,500£273,500£243,000
2020£351,000£162,000£295,000£255,500
2021£395,000£160,000£310,000£272,000
2022£445,500£161,500£355,000£294,500
2023£385,000£185,000£375,000£281,000
2024£395,000£163,250£345,000£289,975
2025£417,500£171,500£360,000£290,000
2026£581,000£191,000£263,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastleigh Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastleigh Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305£264£279£246
2017£297£280£288£260
2018£308£274£284£259
2019£302£272£273£250
2020£306£275£300£255
2021£333£268£297£272
2022£365£277£360£305
2023£413£283£351£310
2024£353£270£347£294
2025£379£266£340£305
2026£333£270£339£296
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastleigh Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO50 5GG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 202523, Benny Hill Close, Eastleigh, SO50 5GGFlatsLeasehold£182,500
11 Jul 20258, Sopwith Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5GHFlatsLeasehold£195,000
23 May 20252, Sopwith Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5GHFlatsLeasehold£185,000
22 Aug 20259, Heinz Burt Close, Eastleigh, SO50 5GBTerracedFreehold£307,000
04 Mar 20255, Heinz Burt Close, Eastleigh, SO50 5GBFlatsLeasehold£176,000

Schools

In the SO50 5GG postcode area, located within Eastleigh West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO50 5GG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNorwood Primary & Pre-SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Crescent Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableThe Bridge Education CentrePupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO50 5GG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO50 5GG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food121 Leigh Road, Southampton, SO50 5LNWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miRJS International FoodsEastleigh, SO50 5PJWalking directions to RJS International Foods
0.4 miHop-In ExpressHigh Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LGWalking directions to Hop-In Express
0.4 miLittle WaitrosePassfield Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 9NHWalking directions to Little Waitrose
0.4 miIceland28-30 High Street, Eastleigh, SO50 5LDWalking directions to Iceland

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 5GG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Cameron Edward Spencer

Eastleigh Central - 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 CentralE05011191
ParishEastleigh TownE04013135
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh WestE02004717
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh 006FE01035433
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2003-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SO50 5GG

Is SO50 5GG (Eastleigh West) safe?

The area around SO50 5GG records about 60 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SO50 5GG?

The median sale price around SO50 5GG in Eastleigh West is £259,000 (about £296 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO50 5GG?

There are 11 schools close to SO50 5GG, including Norwood Primary & Pre-School (Good), The Crescent Primary School (Good) and The Bridge Education Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO50 5GG?

The closest station to SO50 5GG is Eastleigh, about 795 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO50 5GG?

SO50 5GG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,791 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO50 5GG (Eastleigh West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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