Area Report
Last updated 25 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A well-off pocket of Eastleigh: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around SO50 7EX.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 6 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 7 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Fair Oak Infant School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
4crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 4 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 2.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
1GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 GP, 2 dentists, pharmacy 0.4 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: STOKEWOOD SURGERY — 0.4 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 10 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green spaces
- IMD environment decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 38.5 ha total
- largest park 19.6 ha (0.24 mi away)
Nearest: Knowle Park — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
5shops & libraries
- 4 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Southern Co-operative, Tesco, Asda
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.4 mi
Nearest: Co-op Franchise Fair Oak — 0.3 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near SO50 7EX.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in SO50.
Average sold price by property type across the SO50 district, 2021–2026.
About SO50 7EX
SO50 7EX scores 83/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — with Knowle Park 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, SO50 7EX is a well-off neighbourhood — IMD decile 8/10, ranked 25,481 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 7 schools within the typical catchment area, including 6 rated Good. The nearest school is Fair Oak Infant School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 4 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 1 GP surgery and 2 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is STOKEWOOD SURGERY, 0.4 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.4 mi away.
