SO53 1ER is a sought-after residential area on Lakewood Road, 0.5km from Cuckoo Bushes in Chandler's Ford. Administratively it sits within Chandler's Ford ward and the Winchester constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO53, SO53 1ER offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M. 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 1ER are sourced from Output Area E00115201 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAKEWOOD ROAD, SO53 1ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKEWOOD ROAD, SO53 1ER.
332
47
£ 55,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO53 1ER 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.
Area Character
SO53 1ER is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO53 1ER. The average age is 46.6. 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
£ 1,046,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,046,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO53 1ER has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Merdon Junior School
Chandler's Ford Infant School
Hiltingbury Junior School
Hiltingbury Infant School
Fryern Infant School
Fryern Junior School
Scantabout Primary School
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- HALFWAY INN0.6 km
- Monks Brook0.8 km
- KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD0.5 km
- THE KING RUFUS0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- BAY LEAVES LARDER0.7 km
- CHIANG-MAI THAI RESTAURANT1.0 km
- CLAY GARDEN0.9 km
- COSTA COFFEE0.5 km
- Friendly Fridays0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- CO-OP0.5 km
- WAITROSE0.7 km
- THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- ADORE0.9 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.5 km
- Davids Fish Bar0.5 km
- MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.5 km
- ROCCOS PIZZA0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- DAY LEWIS PHARMACY0.7 km
- HILTINGBURY STORES0.9 km
- JUST ROLLS LTD0.5 km
- LAXMINEWS LTD0.8 km
- PureSk1n0.5 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chandlers Ford1.0 km
- Eastleigh3.3 km
- Southampton Airport Parkway4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tyrrel Road0.1 km
- Lakewood Road0.1 km
- Lakewood Road0.2 km
- Tyrrel Road0.2 km
- Valley Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO531ER · Data under Open Government Licence