Living in SO97, Eastleigh
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SO97 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 SO97
11 recorded home sales on the streets around central SO97 in the last 2 years, with a median of £260,000 and a range from £180,000 to £415,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 CLAUDEEN CLOSE, SO18 2HQ | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| 1 MARDON CLOSE, SO18 2HP | detached | £352,500 | 2026-02-27 |
| 19 HOWARD CLOSE, SO18 2LJ | terraced | £260,000 | 2025-08-19 |
| 35 WALNUT AVENUE, SO18 2HT | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2025-07-29 |
| 2 MARDON CLOSE, SO18 2HP | detached | £324,000 | 2025-07-04 |
| 57 WIDE LANE, SO18 2HJ | detached | £415,000 | 2025-05-19 |
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
54 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Cantell School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Pleasant Juniors | Primary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Mansbridge Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Stoneham Park Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Cherbourg Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
39 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, plus 3 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
3 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED, The Gregg Preparatory School, The Gregg School.
All 3 fee-paying schools near SO97, 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.
Universities
1 higher education institution within 3 miles: University of Southampton.
Relevant beyond study: a large student population shapes rental demand, and term-time letting is a different market from family letting.
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 | 23.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.9% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.4% |
| Skilled trades | 10.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
95 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SO97 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 5 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Eastleigh's figures.
Common questions about SO97
What is the average house price in SO97?
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 SO97?
Prices in Eastleigh are up 1.7% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SO97?
The median of 11 recorded sales around central SO97 in the last 2 years is £260,000, ranging from £180,000 to £415,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SO97?
54 schools sit within 3 miles of central SO97, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SO97?
95 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO97 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SO97 at risk of flooding?
Central SO97 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 SO97 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £260,000; the area sits in decile 5 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 SO97 safe?
95 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SO97 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? SO97 or SO18, SO97 or SO50, SO97 or SO17.
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