Living in SO97: Liveability Score 63/100
Eastleigh, South East
Last updated 25 June 2026
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SO97 scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
Safety & Environment
Crime is scored from the last 12 months of police street-level data. Police Scotland does not publish this, and there is no Scottish equivalent of the Police UK open data service, so crime has been left out of the score for this area. This is a gap in published data, not a sign of low crime.
Broadly acceptable environment.
Services
1 Outstanding, 5 Good out of 6 rated schools.
Healthcare ratings are broadly average. 1 GP surgery and 3 hospital facilities serve the area.
99% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
Economy & Bills
No official data available for this category.
Band D council tax £2,342/year. Running costs are broadly average.
Transport
Good transport links with regular public transport options.
Lifestyle
Good variety of shops, cafés, and leisure facilities within reach. Around 301 amenities within 2km of the typical resident.
SO97 covers 15 active postcodes in Eastleigh, South East.
Frequently asked questions
Is SO97 a safe area to live?
Crime data is not available for SO97 at this time.
What are the schools like in SO97?
Schools in SO97 score 53/100. 1 Outstanding, 5 Good out of 6 rated schools.
How good is the broadband in SO97?
Broadband in SO97 scores 97/100. 99% gigabit coverage; 99% have superfast (≥30 Mbps).
How does SO97 compare to nearby areas?
Nearby districts include SO18, SO50, SO17. Use the PostcodeScorer comparison tool to compare them side by side.
What is the overall liveability score for SO97?
SO97 scores 63/100, rated "Average", across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, lifestyle, broadband, economic health, and bills. The UK average is approximately 62/100.
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