Postcode Analysis Eastleigh, South East

CRAVEN ROAD, SO53 2HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVEN ROAD, SO53 2HD.

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Population

217

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 90% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, SO53 2HD is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £330k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 28.3% year-on-year.

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

SO53 2HD is a sought-after residential area on Craven Road, 0.3km from Fryern Hill in Chandler's Ford. Administratively it sits within Chandler's Ford ward and the Winchester constituency.

For serious buyers, SO53 2HD is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 90% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 28.3% year-on-year. 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 2HD are sourced from Output Area E00115186 (shared with 20 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 SO53 2HD. The average age is 58.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 305,975

4 sales · Mean £ 309,362

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

SO53 2HD has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime6
Other crime5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford

Good190 pupils0.4 km
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Chandler's Ford Infant School

Good177 pupils0.5 km
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Fryern Infant School

Good154 pupils0.6 km
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Fryern Junior School

Good324 pupils0.6 km
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The Toynbee School

Good1024 pupils0.6 km
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Merdon Junior School

Good253 pupils0.8 km
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Scantabout Primary School

Good220 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Chandler's Ford Central Club0.3 km
  • Chandlers Ford Snooker Club0.3 km
  • HALFWAY INN0.5 km
  • Monks Brook0.5 km
  • KINGS COURT CENTRE LTD0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • CHIANG-MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.3 km
  • COSTA COFFEE0.6 km
  • FLIP OUT SOUTHAMPTON CAFE0.9 km
  • HURSLEY CAFE0.5 km
  • Masala Lounge0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • CO-OP0.5 km
  • WAITROSE0.5 km
  • THE SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • ADORE0.5 km
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA0.5 km
  • Davids Fish Bar0.5 km
  • JALALABAD BALTI HOUSE LTD0.4 km
  • MANDARIN GARDEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • JUST ROLLS LTD0.6 km
  • LAXMINEWS LTD0.5 km
  • SHELL0.7 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.5 km
  • THE FLOWER SHOP0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chandlers Ford0.5 km
  • Eastleigh2.5 km
  • Southampton Airport Parkway3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Craven Road0.1 km
  • Ribble Close0.1 km
  • Regent Road0.2 km
  • Regent Road0.2 km
  • Kings Road0.3 km