West End & Chartwell Green
Eastleigh 009 · 7 sub-areas · 11,740 residents
Eastleigh 009, within the borough of Eastleigh in the South East, is home to around 11,740 people and skews noticeably older than most English neighbourhoods. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £1,100 a month — broadly in line with the UK median — and nearly three in four households own their home, making this an unusually settled, owner-occupied corner of the borough.
West End & Chartwell Green 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 West End & Chartwell Green?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; 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.
Generated from the latest May 2026 data · refreshed automatically
Figures are aggregated across 7 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
West End & Chartwell Green in Eastleigh
Living in West End & Chartwell Green
Eastleigh 009 has the feel of a mature, established suburb rather than somewhere in flux. Over 46% of residents are aged 50 or older, giving the area a quieter, more settled character than many parts of the South East. One-person households make up nearly a third of all homes, reflecting the older age profile, and the vast majority of residents were born in the UK — ethnic diversity, at an index of 13, is low relative to the wider South East.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits in a comfortable middle ground. A two-bedroom home runs around £1,100 a month — virtually identical to the UK median two-bed rent of roughly £1,200 — and a three-bedroom comes in at about £1,350. That's meaningful value given how expensive much of the South East has become. The median house price of around £331,000 is substantial, but a deposit is achievable in roughly five years on a typical local salary, which compares reasonably well to much of the region.
Rent takes a significant bite out of take-home pay, though: at around 55% of median take-home, affordability is stretched. The median resident salary of about £34,500 a year isn't low, but housing costs leave less room than you'd find further north. Council tax (Band D) adds £2,342 a year on top.
Ownership defines this area. Three in four households own their home outright or with a mortgage — social renting accounts for just over 8% and private renting for 14%. That ownership-heavy mix shapes everything from who you'll live near to the stability of the local community. Families with children make up around 17% of households. For a fuller picture of how sub-areas within the neighbourhood break down, see the streets and sub-areas below.
What you'll need on day one
Compare West End & Chartwell Green with
Frequently asked
- Is Eastleigh 009 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled suburban neighbourhood with low crime relative to the national average and good green space access — 66% of residents are within easy walking distance of greenspace. It suits people who want stability and space over urban buzz. The older demographic and high homeownership give it a calm, community feel, though it's heavily car-dependent and lacks strong public transport links.
- What is the rent in Eastleigh 009?
- A one-bedroom runs around £855 a month, a two-bedroom about £1,100, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,350. These are neighbourhood-level estimates scaled from council-area data using local sale prices. Rents have risen around 4% year-on-year, in line with broader South East trends.
- Is Eastleigh 009 safe?
- Crime runs at around 71 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area's low deprivation score and stable, owner-occupied population profile are associated with lower crime rates. By national and regional standards, it's a relatively low-risk place to live.
- What's the commute from Eastleigh 009 to the nearest major city?
- London is around 110 minutes by public transport — the most realistic major employment destination from here. The nearest rail station is about 2.4km away. Most residents (57%) commute by car, and nearly 34% work from home, which reflects both the area's demographics and limited local public transport options.
- Who lives in Eastleigh 009?
- Predominantly older, settled homeowners — nearly half the population is aged 50 or above, and three in four households own their home. One-person households make up about 31% of homes. It's a low-diversity area with 91% of residents born in the UK, and families with children represent around 17% of households.
- What schools are near Eastleigh 009?
- There are 61 schools within 2km of typical residents, giving plenty of choice in volume. Around 67% of those nearby schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.7km away. Check individual catchment areas with the local authority before committing.
- Is Eastleigh 009 good for working from home?
- It's well set up for it. Nearly 34% of residents already work from home — well above national norms — and 98.4% of premises have gigabit-capable broadband with no addresses below the minimum service threshold. Greenspace is close by for a midday break, with 66% of residents within easy walking distance of parks or open land.