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SO50 5HL

Cranbury Road

Eastleigh Central

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Overview

Postcode SO50 5HL is located in an urban city, within the Eastleigh Central ward of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Central Eastleigh area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Grantham Green.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Central Eastleigh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Central Eastleigh has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from SO50 5HL.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Eastleigh near SO50 5HL 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO50 5HL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Eastleigh

N/A

Walking directions to Eastleigh
1 mi

Southampton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Southampton Airport Parkway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO50 5HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGrantham GreenSmallWalking directions to Grantham Green
0.4 miLeigh Road Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Leigh Road Recreation Ground
0.4 miPirelli ParkSmallWalking directions to Pirelli Park

Area Profile

Population
377
Population density
10,896 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.05(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.88(-36%)
Other theft
5.63(0%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.5(-30%)
Public order
3.94(-35%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
80.42%
Indian
20
5.29%
Other White
12
3.17%
Pakistani
9
2.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
9
2.38%
Total population: 378

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
33%
Level 3 (A level)
49
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
15.49%
No qualifications
40
13.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.79%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
38.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
30.99%
Owns outright
34
23.94%
Other social rented
6
4.23%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.11%
Total households: 142

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 5HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO50 5HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026180, Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5HLSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
23 Oct 2025233, Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5HNTerracedLeasehold£301,000
19 Jan 2026146, Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5HYSemi-DetachedFreehold£248,000
24 Oct 2025Flat 16, The Glen, 185, Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5TLFlatsLeasehold£185,000
19 May 2025Flat 15, The Glen, 185, Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5TLFlatsLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the SO50 5HL postcode area, located within Central Eastleigh, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO50 5HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCherbourg Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorwood Primary & Pre-SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusBarton Peveril Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO50 5HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO50 5HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremier ExpressDerby Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5LYWalking directions to Premier Express
0.2 miCK Convenience Store / Family ShopperBlenheim Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5LQWalking directions to CK Convenience Store / Family Shopper
0.2 miDosanjh Convenience StoreChestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5ALWalking directions to Dosanjh Convenience Store
0.2 miLondisSouthampton Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5QTWalking directions to Londis
0.3 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 5HL, 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)Central EastleighE02004718
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh 007BE01022669
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO50 5HL

Is SO50 5HL (Central Eastleigh) safe?

The area around SO50 5HL records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 5HL?

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

What schools are near SO50 5HL?

There are 8 schools close to SO50 5HL, including Cherbourg Primary School (Good), Norwood Primary & Pre-School (Good) and Barton Peveril Sixth Form College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO50 5HL?

The closest station to SO50 5HL is Eastleigh, about 750 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO50 5HL?

SO50 5HL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,011 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Eastleigh covering SO50 5HL 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.