Area360 logo

Postcode insights

SO53 3ES

Suffolk Green

Eastleigh South

Interactive map showing SO53 3ES and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SO53 3ES

Overview

Postcode SO53 3ES 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 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 Chandlers Ford, about 1.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Fleming Park Parkland.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Eastleigh West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,565 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Eastleigh West has a high crime rate, with approximately 69 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.3%

Approximately 22.3% 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 105 ft away from SO53 3ES.

Flood risk

No risk

Eastleigh West near SO53 3ES 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO53 3ES
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
306
Population density
4,180.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.76(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.39(-24%)
Public order
8.83(+45%)
Other theft
7.73(+38%)
Shoplifting
6.63(-17%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
80.52%
Other White
17
5.52%
Indian
14
4.55%
Other Asian
7
2.27%
African
7
2.27%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
28.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.94%
No qualifications
34
13.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.71%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
33.81%
Other social rented
28
20.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.14%
Owns outright
27
19.42%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.88%
Total households: 139

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO53 3ES.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO53 3ES
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202525, Suffolk Drive, Eastleigh, SO53 3HUTerracedFreehold£265,000
20 Feb 20266, Suffolk Close, Eastleigh, SO53 3GZTerracedFreehold£270,000
21 Nov 20254, Chestnut Close, Eastleigh, SO53 3HHDetachedFreehold£850,000
30 May 202511, Chestnut Close, Eastleigh, SO53 3HHDetachedFreehold£475,000
02 Dec 20251, Cambridge Drive, Eastleigh, SO53 3BXTerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the SO53 3ES postcode area, located within Eastleigh West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO53 3ES
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 miSecondaryThe Toynbee SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.9 mi16 plusBarton Peveril Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO53 3ES
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAldiChestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, SO53 3TFWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miAsdaBournemouth Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3YJWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food5 Falkland Court, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 3GAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miTesco Express103 Bournemouth Road, Eastleigh, SO53 3AJWalking 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 SO53 3ES, 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 006EE01022681
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO53 3ES

Is SO53 3ES (Eastleigh West) safe?

The area around SO53 3ES records about 69 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SO53 3ES?

The median sale price around SO53 3ES 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 3ES?

There are 4 schools close to SO53 3ES, including Nightingale Primary School (Good), The Toynbee School (Good) and Barton Peveril Sixth Form College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SO53 3ES?

SO53 3ES scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,565 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Eastleigh covering SO53 3ES 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.