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Last updated May 2026

Area guide · Eastleigh

Living in Eastleigh

A snapshot of life in Eastleigh, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Eastleigh is a town in Eastleigh, South East with a population of 48,355. The average house price is £323,924 and the overall crime rate is 54.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Eastleigh ranks

Population

48,355

Avg House Price

£323,924

Crime Rate

54.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

416 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£34,189

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Eastleigh's detached homes (£480,263) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£183,485).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Eastleigh prices have risen 11% over the last 9 years (£292,967 → £323,924).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£480,263£470,000138
Semi-Detached£357,988£348,000195
Terraced£287,781£285,000207
Flat£183,485£175,000147

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Eastleigh is 54.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Eastleigh: violent crime (44% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools13
Primary11
Secondary2
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Cherbourg Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Crestwood Community SchoolSecondaryGood
Fair Oak Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Fair Oak Junior SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Nightingale Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Norwood Primary & Pre-SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Shakespeare Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Shakespeare Junior SchoolPrimaryGood
Stoke Park Infant SchoolPrimaryGood
Stoke Park Junior SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Stoneham Park Primary AcademyPrimaryGood
The Crescent Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Wyvern CollegeSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Eastleigh averages 416 Mbps — 316% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Eastleigh homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score72.1
% Rated C or Above68.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,152

Demographics & Economy

Population48,355
Median Age44.5
Median Household Income£34,189
Employment Rate60.8%
Owner Occupied68.5%
Degree-Level Qualified37.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Eastleigh?
The average house price in Eastleigh is £323,924 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Eastleigh?
The most affordable entry point in Eastleigh is a flat, with an average price of £183,485.
Is Eastleigh a safe place to live?
Eastleigh has a recorded crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Eastleigh?
Eastleigh has 13 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Eastleigh?
Average broadband download speeds in Eastleigh are around 416 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.7% of premises.
How big is Eastleigh?
Eastleigh is a settlement in Eastleigh with a population of approximately 48,355.

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