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SO50 5TX

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Eastleigh South

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Overview

Postcode SO50 5TX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks 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
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

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

19.1%

Approximately 19.1% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 213 ft away from SO50 5TX.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastleigh West near SO50 5TX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO50 5TX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Southampton Airport Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Southampton Airport Parkway
1 mi

Eastleigh

N/A

Walking directions to Eastleigh

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO50 5TX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miLakeside Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Lakeside Country Park
0.4 miGrantham GreenSmallWalking directions to Grantham Green

Area Profile

Population
585
Population density
4,199.6 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
500
85.47%
African
25
4.27%
Other White
16
2.74%
Indian
11
1.88%
Other Asian
9
1.54%
Total population: 585

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
184
42.11%
Level 3 (A level)
88
20.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
64
14.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
50
11.44%
No qualifications
29
6.64%
Total 16+ residents: 437

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
104
46.22%
Other social rented
42
18.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
13.33%
Shared ownership
23
10.22%
Owns outright
22
9.78%
Total households: 225

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO50 5TX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO50 5TX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202581, Dakota Way, Eastleigh, SO50 5TYFlatsLeasehold£225,000
14 Mar 20257, Dakota Way, Eastleigh, SO50 5TYDetachedFreehold£465,000
27 Mar 202694, Somers Way, Eastleigh, SO50 5TQTerracedFreehold£320,000
25 Feb 202698, Somers Way, Eastleigh, SO50 5TQTerracedFreehold£265,000
30 Jan 202635, Somers Way, Eastleigh, SO50 5TQFlatsLeasehold£208,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO50 5TX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 mi16 plusBarton Peveril Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryStoneham Park Primary AcademyFree schools

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCherbourg Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO50 5TX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO50 5TX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miDosanjh Convenience StoreChestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO50 5ALWalking directions to Dosanjh Convenience Store

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 5TX, 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 Introduced2010-05-01

Frequently asked questions about SO50 5TX

Is SO50 5TX (Eastleigh West) safe?

The area around SO50 5TX 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 5TX?

The median sale price around SO50 5TX 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 5TX?

There are 6 schools close to SO50 5TX, including Barton Peveril Sixth Form College (Outstanding), Stoneham Park Primary Academy (Good) and Cherbourg Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO50 5TX?

The closest station to SO50 5TX is Southampton Airport Parkway, about 892 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO50 5TX?

SO50 5TX 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 5TX (Eastleigh West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastleigh covering SO50 5TX 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.