SO53 1EL is a sought-after residential area on Kingsway, 0.4km from Chandler's Ford in Chandler's Ford. Administratively it sits within Hiltingbury ward and the Winchester constituency.
For serious buyers, SO53 1EL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £553k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SO53 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00115403 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KINGSWAY, SO53 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KINGSWAY, SO53 1EL.
367
48
£ 68,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO53 1EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO53 1EL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £553k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO53 1EL. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 553,000
3 sales · Mean £ 681,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO53 1EL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merdon Junior School
Chandler's Ford Infant School
Fryern Junior School
Fryern Infant School
Scantabout Primary School
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
Thornden School
Lakeside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Chandler's Ford Central Club1.0 km
- Chandlers Ford Snooker Club0.9 km
- HALFWAY INN0.3 km
- Monks Brook0.8 km
- KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- BAY LEAVES LARDER0.9 km
- CHIANG-MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.9 km
- CLAY GARDEN0.8 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.3 km
- HURSLEY CAFE0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- CO-OP0.3 km
- WAITROSE0.4 km
- THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- ADORE0.9 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.3 km
- Davids Fish Bar0.3 km
- MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.3 km
- ROCCOS PIZZA0.3 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- DAY LEWIS PHARMACY1.0 km
- HILTINGBURY STORES0.8 km
- JUST ROLLS LTD0.2 km
- LAXMINEWS LTD0.8 km
- PureSk1n0.6 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford1.0 km
- Eastleigh3.0 km
- Southampton Airport Parkway4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.1 km
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Fryern Hill0.3 km
- Kendal Close0.3 km
- Kendal Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO531EL · Data under Open Government Licence