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SO53 3EP

Cox Row

Eastleigh South

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Overview

Postcode SO53 3EP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Chandlers Ford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fleming Park Parkland.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
72.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Eastleigh West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,515 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Eastleigh West has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.5%

Approximately 72.5% 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 282 ft away from SO53 3EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastleigh West near SO53 3EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chandlers Ford located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO53 3EP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Chandlers Ford

N/A

Walking directions to Chandlers Ford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO53 3EP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miFleming Park ParklandLargeWalking directions to Fleming Park Parkland
0.2 miNorth End Nature ParkLargeWalking directions to North End Nature Park

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
6,127.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.32(+112%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.93(+13%)
Public order
9.87(+63%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.22(-19%)
Shoplifting
2.9(-64%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
229
91.6%
Other White
9
3.6%
African
3
1.2%
Caribbean
2
0.8%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.8%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
20.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
17.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
16.35%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
84
64.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.16%
Owns outright
11
8.4%
Social rents from council
11
8.4%
Owns with a mortgage
9
6.87%
Total households: 131

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 SO53 3EP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO53 3EP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jan 20264, Leighwood, 275, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3LASemi-DetachedFreehold£365,000
07 Mar 202562, Surrey Court, Kent Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3LSFlatsLeasehold£165,000
04 Dec 2025242, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3AWDetachedFreehold£606,171
28 Feb 2025248, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3AWDetachedFreehold£575,000
18 Aug 202566, Westfield Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3GWTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the SO53 3EP postcode area, located within Eastleigh West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO53 3EP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miSecondaryThe Toynbee SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers FordVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO53 3EP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO53 3EP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative Food5 Falkland Court, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3GAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miTesco Express103 Bournemouth Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3AJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miAldiChestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO53 3TFWalking directions to Aldi
0.5 miAsdaBournemouth Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3YJWalking directions to Asda

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 SO53 3EP, 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
ParishChandler's FordE04012049
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh WestE02004717
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh 006DE01022680
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO53 3EP

Is SO53 3EP (Eastleigh West) safe?

The area around SO53 3EP records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 SO53 3EP?

The median sale price around SO53 3EP 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 SO53 3EP?

There are 5 schools close to SO53 3EP, including The Toynbee School (Good), Nightingale Primary School (Good) and St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO53 3EP?

The closest station to SO53 3EP is Chandlers Ford, about 1,241 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO53 3EP?

SO53 3EP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,515 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO53 3EP (Eastleigh West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Eastleigh covering SO53 3EP 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.