Postcode Analysis Eastleigh, South East

SO50 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO50 4BQ.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SO50 4BQ has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO50 4BQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Newtown in Eastleigh. Administratively it sits within Eastleigh North ward and the Eastleigh constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO50 4BQ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 30 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO50 4BQ are sourced from Output Area E00168033 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO50 4BQ. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.3%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO50 4BQ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences93
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour6

school Local Schools

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Shakespeare Infant School

Outstanding254 pupils0.5 km
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Crestwood Community School

Good1310 pupils0.5 km
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Shakespeare Junior School

Good356 pupils0.5 km
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The Bridge Education Centre

Good0 pupils0.6 km
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The Crescent Primary School

Good602 pupils0.7 km
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Norwood Primary & Pre-School

Good449 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • TRAVELODGE1.0 km
  • Eastleigh Central Travelodge0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Churchills Club0.9 km
  • Eastleigh Railway Institute0.6 km
  • EASTLEIGH RUGBY CLUB0.8 km
  • ENERGY YOUTH CENTRE0.9 km
  • PROGRESSIVE CLUB0.5 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Adesso Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • Bishopstoke Park0.8 km
  • Eastleigh Museum0.9 km
  • EVI, Artisan Bake House0.9 km
  • Kokoro Eastleigh Ltd0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ICELAND0.9 km
  • LIDL FOODSTORES0.6 km
  • THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.7 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.7 km
  • TESCO EXPRESS0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Choices Catering Ltd0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • GOOD LUCK TAKE AWAY0.1 km
  • Papa John's0.8 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • 1:1 DIET WITH RACHEL C!0.4 km
  • BOYATT NEWS0.7 km
  • LORRAINE WESTALL - SLIMMING WORLD0.7 km
  • MARKS AND SPENCER0.5 km
  • Spaniard Flavour0.9 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastleigh0.8 km
  • Chandlers Ford2.6 km
  • Southampton Airport Parkway3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St John's Road0.0 km
  • St John's Road0.0 km
  • Stratford Place0.2 km
  • Stratford Place0.2 km
  • Arthur Road0.3 km