Living in SO53, Eastleigh
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SO53 in Eastleigh. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Eastleigh: £308,476, up 1.7% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around SO53
119 recorded home sales on the streets around central SO53 in the last 2 years, with a median of £370,000 and a range from £125,000 to £1,025,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 MIDHURST COURT, SO53 3LF | semi-detached | £355,000 | 2026-06-17 |
| FLAT 10 ASHCROFT COURT, 60 WINCHESTER ROAD, SO53 2GN | flat-maisonette | £285,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 2 BROWNHILL CLOSE, SO53 2QH | detached | £500,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 20 BODYCOATS ROAD, SO53 2GX | detached | £325,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 3 PARK ROAD, SO53 2EW | detached | £520,000 | 2026-05-05 |
| 1 KERRY CLOSE, SO53 2PQ | flat-maisonette | £247,500 | 2026-04-17 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
26 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiltingbury Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Hiltingbury Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| St Francis Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Thornden School | Secondary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Shakespeare Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
19 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Sherborne House School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near SO53, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 30.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 14.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.8% |
| Skilled trades | 7.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
95 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SO53 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Eastleigh's figures.
Common questions about SO53
What is the average house price in SO53?
The average sold price in Eastleigh is £308,476 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SO53?
Prices in Eastleigh are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SO53?
The median of 119 recorded sales around central SO53 in the last 2 years is £370,000, ranging from £125,000 to £1,025,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SO53?
26 schools sit within 3 miles of central SO53, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SO53?
95 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO53 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SO53 at risk of flooding?
Central SO53 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SO53 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £370,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 95 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SO53 safe?
95 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO53 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SO53 or SO50, SO53 or SO52, SO53 or SO97.
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