Town Pop. 11,118

Living in West End (Eastleigh): Liveability Score 66/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West End (Eastleigh) scores 66/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 63/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 54/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 16 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SO18 postcode district.

66
OUT OF 100
Good
Score for:

Settlement area

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West End (Eastleigh) scores 66 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
84.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 372 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 99 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 93 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Shoplifting 78 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 76 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 222 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 86 crimes
  2. 2 Hill Cottage Gardens 47 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 42 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 11 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
70
Green Space 93
Parks Ample 47
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
58
10 schools in area · 37 within 4km
8Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Bitterne Park SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Kanes Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Mansbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Saint James' Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Townhill Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Townhill Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wellstead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Woodlands Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Harefield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Moorlands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsRoyal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre2.1 mi
Southampton General Hospital3.3 mi
Hythe Hospital5.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,009 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
77
Full fibre (FTTP)65.9%
available across Eastleigh
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 256 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2%Retired28%Student2.5%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.9%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Eastleigh · 2026-27
A £1,561
B £1,822
C £2,082
D £2,342
E £2,862
F £3,383
G £3,903
H £4,684
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
66
Southampton Airport Parkway 1.8 mi
Swaythling 1.9 mi
Hedge End 1.9 mi
J7 M27 1.1 mi
J7 M27 1.4 mi
J5 M27 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
80
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 25
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Ample 23

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 89
Detached £472,500 30
Semi-detached £317,000 19
Terraced £245,000 25
Flat / Maisonette £158,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£145k £291k £442k £588k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hedge End 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Horton Heath 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Botley 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Southampton 66 2.7 mi away ⇄
Eastleigh 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Durley 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bursledon 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Chilworth (Test Valley) 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Netley 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Curdridge 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Curbridge (Winchester) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Ford 67 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West End (Eastleigh) a nice place to live?

Yes, West End (Eastleigh) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for West End (Eastleigh) is 66/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is West End (Eastleigh)?

West End (Eastleigh) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 940 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West End (Eastleigh)?

Among the top-rated schools in West End (Eastleigh) are Bitterne Park School, Kanes Hill Primary School and Mansbridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 10 rated schools in West End (Eastleigh) in total.

What are house prices like in West End (Eastleigh)?

The current median house price in West End (Eastleigh) is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £472,500, semi-detached £317,000, terraced £245,000, flat £158,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 89 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

West End (Eastleigh) in context

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Postcode districts in West End (Eastleigh)

SO18 67 ⇄
SO30 59 ⇄

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