Postcode report
SO50 7HE Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SO50 7HE: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO50 7HE is a postcode in Fair Oak & Horton Heath, Eastleigh, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO50 7HE, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO50 7HE are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SO50 7HE is based on Winchester 010 Census 2021. It covers 9,751 residents, 159 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near SO50 7HE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO50 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £306k from 93 rolling sales, down 1.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO50 7HE by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SO50 7HE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SO50 7HE
Is SO50 7HE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 33% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SO50 7HE?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SO50 7HE?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for SO50 7HE?
LocaleIQ matched SO50 7HE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO50 7HE?
The latest median sold price is £306k based on 93 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO50 7HE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.