Postcode Analysis Eastleigh, South East

ALEXANDER SQUARE, SO50 4BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDER SQUARE, SO50 4BX.

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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

With 38% social renting, SO50 4BX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 3.7% year-on-year.

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

SO50 4BX 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 4BX is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO50 4BX 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 4BX. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 146,000

36 sales · Mean £ 149,637

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

SO50 4BX has low crime rates — 31 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 offences83
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Shakespeare Junior School

Good356 pupils0.5 km
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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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The Bridge Education Centre

Good0 pupils0.7 km
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The Crescent Primary School

Good602 pupils0.8 km
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Norwood Primary & Pre-School

Good449 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • TRAVELODGE0.9 km
  • Eastleigh Central Travelodge0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Churchills Club1.0 km
  • Eastleigh Railway Institute0.7 km
  • EASTLEIGH RUGBY CLUB0.8 km
  • ENERGY YOUTH CENTRE1.0 km
  • PROGRESSIVE CLUB0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

23 nearby
  • Adesso Coffee Bar0.8 km
  • Bishopstoke Park0.8 km
  • EVI, Artisan Bake House1.0 km
  • Kokoro Eastleigh Ltd1.0 km
  • LEO LEISURE BINGO CLUB PARK SUITE0.8 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • LIDL FOODSTORES0.7 km
  • THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.8 km
  • SAINSBURY'S0.8 km
  • TESCO EXPRESS0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Choices Catering Ltd0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • GOOD LUCK TAKE AWAY0.2 km
  • Papa John's0.9 km
  • Yummy Yummy0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • 1:1 DIET WITH RACHEL C!0.5 km
  • BOYATT NEWS0.8 km
  • LORRAINE WESTALL - SLIMMING WORLD0.8 km
  • MARKS AND SPENCER0.6 km
  • TWYFORD NEWS0.2 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Eastleigh0.9 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
  • Stratford Place0.3 km
  • Stratford Place0.3 km