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SO50 5RQ

Rapide Close

Eastleigh South

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Overview

Postcode SO50 5RQ is located in an urban city, within the Eastleigh South ward of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Eastleigh West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 Southampton Airport Parkway, about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lakeside Country Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
128
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
49.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Eastleigh West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,829 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Eastleigh West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.6%

Approximately 49.6% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 242 ft away from SO50 5RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Southampton Airport Parkway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO50 5RQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Southampton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Southampton Airport Parkway
0.9 mi

Eastleigh

N/A

Walking directions to Eastleigh

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO50 5RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLakeside Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Lakeside Country Park

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
125.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.45(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.9(+100%)
Public order
12.9(+113%)
Other theft
9.38(+67%)
Vehicle crime
9.38(+153%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
337
78.37%
Other White
30
6.98%
Other
13
3.02%
African
12
2.79%
Indian
8
1.86%
Total population: 430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
87
28.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
74
24.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
18.27%
No qualifications
41
13.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.31%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
63
44.68%
Shared ownership
28
19.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.73%
Owns with a mortgage
11
7.8%
Social rents from council
7
4.96%
Total households: 141

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 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO50 5RQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO50 5RQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Oct 202573, Argosy Crescent, Eastleigh, SO50 5RSDetachedFreehold£475,000
01 Oct 202593, Argosy Crescent, Eastleigh, SO50 5RSTerracedFreehold£335,000
04 Feb 202638, Argosy Crescent, Eastleigh, SO50 5RWTerracedLeasehold£150,000
28 Mar 202514, Argosy Crescent, Eastleigh, SO50 5RWTerracedFreehold£325,000
13 Mar 202544, Argosy Crescent, Eastleigh, SO50 5RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the SO50 5RQ postcode area, located within Eastleigh West, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO50 5RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryCherbourg Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusBarton Peveril Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryStoneham Park Primary AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO50 5RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO50 5RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miDosanjh Convenience StoreChestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5ALWalking directions to Dosanjh Convenience Store
0.4 miLondisSouthampton Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5QTWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miPremier ExpressDerby Road, Eastleigh, SO50 5LYWalking directions to Premier 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 5RQ, 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)Eastleigh WestE02004717
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh 006JE01035437
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced2008-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SO50 5RQ

Is SO50 5RQ (Eastleigh West) safe?

The area around SO50 5RQ records about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5RQ?

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

What schools are near SO50 5RQ?

There are 4 schools close to SO50 5RQ, including Cherbourg Primary School (Good), Barton Peveril Sixth Form College (Outstanding) and Stoneham Park Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO50 5RQ?

The closest station to SO50 5RQ is Southampton Airport Parkway, about 768 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO50 5RQ?

SO50 5RQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,829 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.