Hedge End South
Eastleigh 012 · 6 sub-areas · 9,868 residents
Eastleigh 012, on the edge of Eastleigh in the South East, is home to around 9,900 people and skews noticeably older and more settled than most of its neighbours. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,100 a month — close to the UK median for a 2-bed — and over four in five residents own their home outright or with a mortgage.
Hedge End South is a mid-density neighbourhood of Eastleigh in the South East region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hedge End South?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,205 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Hedge End South in Eastleigh
Living in Hedge End South
This part of Eastleigh feels suburban and quiet in the way that outer commuter towns often do — predominantly owner-occupied streets, a noticeably older age profile, and a pace of life that's a long way from city-centre churn. Nearly a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and the area scores in the top decile nationally on the deprivation index, meaning it's among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England.
On cost, Eastleigh 012 sits roughly at the UK average for rents despite being in the South East, which tends to run well above national figures. A one-bedroom typically comes in around £855 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,100, and a three-bedroom around £1,350. Rents rose about 4% over the past year. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,340 a year. The bigger constraint here isn't monthly rent — it's buying. The median sale price is around £351,000, putting a deposit around five years' worth of savings away on a typical local salary.
Over 83% of households are owner-occupied, which is well above both the South East and national averages. Private renting accounts for only around 12% of tenures — so if you're looking to rent, choice is genuinely limited and turnover is low. The people who do rent here tend to stay. Socially rented housing makes up just 3% of the stock.
For getting around, most residents drive — nearly 58% commute by car, and public transport use is very low at just over 1%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2 km away, around a 28-minute walk, though most people drive to it. There's no realistic metro or tram service. Broadband coverage is strong: 100% of premises can access gigabit speeds. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Eastleigh 012 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, low-deprivation neighbourhood that scores in the top national decile for low deprivation. Crime is below the UK average, owner-occupancy is high, and the area feels stable and quiet. The trade-off is limited rental stock, car dependency, and Ofsted ratings for nearby schools that fall below the national average.
- What is the rent in Eastleigh 012?
- A one-bedroom typically runs about £855 a month, a two-bedroom around £1,100, and a three-bedroom around £1,350. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4% over the past year.
- Is Eastleigh 012 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The recorded crime rate is around 57 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, which is well below the UK national average of roughly 80 per 1,000. The area's settled, older, owner-occupied population profile tends to correlate with lower crime rates.
- What's the commute from Eastleigh 012 to the nearest city centre?
- Most residents drive — nearly 58% commute by car, and public transport use is low at just over 1%. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.2 km away. A public-transport journey to London takes around 114 minutes, so this suits people who work locally or drive to regional centres.
- Who lives in Eastleigh 012?
- Predominantly older, long-settled owner-occupiers. Nearly a quarter of residents are aged 65 or over, and over 83% own their home. It's one of the least transient neighbourhoods in the area — private rental stock is thin and turnover is low.
- What schools are near Eastleigh 012?
- There are 47 schools within 2 km, but only around 47% of those are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 4.6 km away. Check individual catchment boundaries before committing to a move if schools are a priority.
- Is Eastleigh 012 good for families?
- It has genuine strengths for families — low crime, low deprivation, green space within easy reach (a typical resident is under 325 metres from green space), and about 23% of households are couples with children. The weaker point is the Ofsted picture for nearby schools, which is below the national average.