SO50 4BW is a safe, established residential area on Alexander Square, 0.7km from Newtown in Eastleigh. Administratively it sits within Eastleigh North ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO50 4BW is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO50 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00168033 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDER SQUARE, SO50 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDER SQUARE, SO50 4BW.
315
30
£ 49,600 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO50 4BW 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. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO50 4BW. 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
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 166,000
13 sales · Mean £ 151,592
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO50 4BW 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.
school Local Schools
Shakespeare Junior School
Shakespeare Infant School
Crestwood Community School
The Bridge Education Centre
The Crescent Primary School
Norwood Primary & Pre-School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- TRAVELODGE0.8 km
- Eastleigh Central Travelodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Eastleigh Railway Institute0.7 km
- EASTLEIGH RUGBY CLUB0.9 km
- PROGRESSIVE CLUB0.3 km
- THE ARROW0.7 km
- THE WAGON WORKS0.8 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Adesso Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Bishopstoke Park0.8 km
- LEO LEISURE BINGO CLUB PARK SUITE0.8 km
- MUZZY CAFE & RESTAURANT1.0 km
- Peking Phoenix0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- LIDL FOODSTORES0.7 km
- THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.8 km
- SAINSBURY'S0.8 km
- TESCO EXPRESS0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Choices Catering Ltd0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- GOOD LUCK TAKE AWAY0.2 km
- Papa John's1.0 km
- Yummy Yummy1.0 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- 1:1 DIET WITH RACHEL C!0.5 km
- BOYATT NEWS0.8 km
- LORRAINE WESTALL - SLIMMING WORLD0.7 km
- MARKS AND SPENCER0.6 km
- TWYFORD NEWS0.2 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Eastleigh1.0 km
- Chandlers Ford2.6 km
- Southampton Airport Parkway3.1 km
Bus Stops
- St John's Road0.1 km
- St John's Road0.1 km
- Tesco Express0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.3 km
- Stratford Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO504BW · Data under Open Government Licence