SO53 1EG is a sought-after residential area on Kendal Close, 0.5km from Chandler's Ford in Chandler's Ford. Administratively it sits within Hiltingbury ward and the Winchester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO53, SO53 1EG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 78% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k. 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 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00115412 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KENDAL CLOSE, SO53 1EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENDAL CLOSE, SO53 1EG.
261
53
£ 68,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO53 1EG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SO53 1EG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £430k, 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £430k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO53 1EG. The average age is 53.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 455,000
4 sales · Mean £ 437,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO53 1EG has low crime rates — 24 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
Fryern Junior School
Fryern Infant School
Scantabout Primary School
Chandler's Ford Infant School
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
Thornden School
Lakeside School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- HILTINGBURY STORES0.8 km
- JUST ROLLS LTD0.1 km
- LAXMINEWS LTD0.9 km
- PureSk1n0.8 km
- SARAH HUSE BEAUTY0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- WAFFLES & CREAM0.1 km
- CHIANG-MAI THAI RESTAURANT1.0 km
- CLAY GARDEN0.8 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.2 km
- Masala Lounge0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD0.4 km
- THE KING RUFUS0.1 km
- Chandlers Ford Snooker Club1.0 km
- HALFWAY INN0.2 km
- Monks Brook0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- WAITROSE0.2 km
- CO-OP0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.3 km
- Davids Fish Bar0.3 km
- MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.3 km
- ROCCOS PIZZA0.3 km
- Bengal Spice1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford1.1 km
- Eastleigh2.8 km
- Southampton Airport Parkway4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kendal Close0.1 km
- Kendal Close0.1 km
- Peverells Wood Avenue0.1 km
- Fryern Hill0.2 km
- Peverells Wood Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO531EG · Data under Open Government Licence