SO53 Postcode District
SO53 is the Postcode District for Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh Hampshire
The SO53 postcode district is located in the SO Southampton postal area, SO53 has a population of 32,089 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 4.86 square miles (12.58 square kilometres or 3,108.13 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the SO53 postcode district is Chandler's Ford, located in the county of Hampshire, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Eastleigh. The most significant post town in the district is Eastleigh.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector SO53 1, covers Chandler's Ford in Hampshire.
The sector SO53 2, covers Chandler's Ford in Hampshire.
The sector SO53 3, covers Chandler's Ford in Hampshire.
The sector SO53 4, covers Chandler's Ford in Hampshire.
The sector SO53 5, covers Chandler's Ford in Hampshire.
The post town for this district is EASTLEIGH.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Eastleigh District (B) (708 postal codes), and finally, the Test Valley District area (151 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh | 1.86 | SE |
| Romsey | 4.86 | W |
| Southampton | 5.55 | S |
| Hedge End | 6.15 | SE |
| Totton | 6.31 | SW |
| Winchester | 6.31 | NNE |
| Bishop's Waltham | 7.93 | ESE |
| Wickham | 10.56 | ESE |
| New Alresford | 12.32 | NE |
| Fareham | 13.03 | SE |
| Cowes | 15.86 | SSE |
| Andover | 15.91 | NNW |
| East Cowes | 16.29 | SSE |
| Lymington | 17.02 | SSW |
| Whitchurch | 17.09 | N |
| Horndean | 17.42 | ESE |
| Gosport | 17.55 | SE |
| Fordingbridge | 17.96 | WSW |
| Portsmouth | 18.37 | SE |
| Salisbury | 18.74 | WNW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 871
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 2 | 231 |
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 3 | 174 |
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 4 | 157 |
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 1 | 149 |
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 5 | 142 |
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 3 | 10 |
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 5 | 3 |
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 4 | 2 |
| EASTLEIGH | EASTLEIGH | SO53 2 | 1 |
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 5 | 1 |
| Chandler's Ford | EASTLEIGH | SO53 5 | 1 |
Street list for SO53
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| LEIGH ROAD A335 | 293 |
| CHESTNUT AVENUE | 131 |
| BROWNHILL ROAD | 110 |
| BROWNHILL ROAD | 110 |
| WINCHESTER ROAD | 92 |
| KENT ROAD | 73 |
| OSBORNE DRIVE | 55 |
| KEBLE CLOSE | 51 |
| RICHMOND CLOSE | 41 |
| STONEYCROFT RISE | 40 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1351 |
| Public order | 245 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 225 |
| Shoplifting | 214 |
| Other theft | 211 |
| Vehicle crime | 150 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Other crime | 56 |
| Drugs | 55 |
| Possession of weapons | 24 |
| Robbery | 18 |
| Bicycle theft | 17 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Theft from the person | 7 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINCHESTER ROAD | EASTLEIGH | 81 | SO53 2GJ | View map | |
| BOURNEMOUTH ROAD | EASTLEIGH | 22 | SO53 3DA | View map | |
| HILTINGBURY ROAD | EASTLEIGH | CHANDLERS FORD | 17 | SO53 5SS | View map |
| HURSLEY ROAD | EASTLEIGH | 16 | SO53 2FS | View map | |
| FALKLAND COURT | EASTLEIGH | 8 | SO53 3GA | View map |
Schools in the district
Merdon Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Merdon Avenue , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 1EJ
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Martin (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Thornden School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 2DW
Headteacher: Dr R A Sykes (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Lakeside School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 2DW
Headteacher: Mr Gareth Evans (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Thornden School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Winchester Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 2DW
Headteacher: Mr Patrick Earnshaw (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Chandler's Ford Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kings Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 2EY
Headteacher: Mrs Mary Strong (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hillcrest Avenue , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 2JP
Headteacher: Mrs Anne-Marie Jordan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Fryern Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 2LN
Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Payne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Fryern Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Oakmount Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 2LN
Headteacher: Mr Jeremy Payne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Scantabout Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ionic Close , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 2NR
Headteacher: Mrs Tina Thomas (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Toynbee School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Bodycoats Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 2PL
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Longden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Knightwood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bell Flower Way , Knightwood Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 4HW
Headteacher: Emma Clark (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
St Francis Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Pilgrims Close , Valley Park , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 4ST
Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Harrison (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hiltingbury Infant School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 5NP
Headteacher: Mrs Phillippa Longman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hiltingbury Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hiltingbury Road , Chandler's Ford , Eastleigh
Postcode: SO53 5NP
Headteacher: Miss Zoe Loosemore (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Smiles Studio | 144 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLERS FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 3AL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 119A WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2DR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dental Surgery | 67 BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 3AP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Smile Dental Care | 17 OAKMOUNT ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2LG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Hursley Road Dental Practice | 157 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 1JH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Park Surgery | HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2ZH | GP PRACTICE | Call 02380 252131 |
| 2 | St Francis Surgery | PILGRIMS CLOSE, VALLEY PARK, CHANDLERS FORD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4ST | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | The Fryern Surgery | OAKMOUNT ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2LH | GP PRACTICE | Call 023 80273252 |
| 4 | Knightwood Surgery | PILGRIMS CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4SD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Park Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | HURSLEY HOUSE, HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2ZH | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Knightwood Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3 | PILGRIMS CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 4SD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falkland Pharmacy | 1 FALKLAND COURT, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 3GA | PHARMACY | Call 023 80254344 |
| 2 | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 95 HILTINGBURY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 5NQ | PHARMACY | Call 02380 253063 |
| 3 | Boots | 3-5 FRYERN ARCADE, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2DP | PHARMACY | Call 02380 252751 |
| 4 | Asda Pharmacy | BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 3YJ | PHARMACY | Call 02380 260092 |
| 5 | Park Pharmacy | 3 PILGRIMS CLOSE, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 4ST | PHARMACY | Call 023 80263908 |
| 6 | Minimax Pharmacy | 6 CARISBROOKE CRESCENT, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2LQ | PHARMACY | Call 02380 906030 |
| 7 | Hursley Road Pharmacy | 21 HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2FS | PHARMACY | Call 02380 254252 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rawlings Opticians (chandler's Ford) | 14 FRYERN ARCADE, CHANDLERS FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2DQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Leightons Opticians (chandlers Ford) | 4-5 THE MALL, WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2QD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Asda Opticians - Eastleigh | ASDA STORES LTD, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 3YJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Underwood Opticians | 3A HURSLEY ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE, SO53 2FW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Chandlers Ford Specsavers Limited | 123A WINCHESTER ROAD, CHANDLER'S FORD, EASTLEIGH, SO53 2DR | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £586,995 | 229 | £572,541 | 222 | £612,003 | 191 | £625,327 | 188 |
| Semi-detached | £364,489 | 71 | £376,666 | 82 | £395,268 | 70 | £406,735 | 85 |
| Terraced | £330,347 | 95 | £328,641 | 82 | £321,181 | 74 | £334,460 | 89 |
| Flats | £208,236 | 56 | £211,154 | 71 | £217,497 | 62 | £204,550 | 84 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Chandlers Ford
CRS Code: CFR
Operator: SW
Line: Eastleigh to Romsey Line
Company: South Western Railway
Accessible motorway junctions
M3 J13
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.41
Average Driving Distance: 1.70
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 865
M3 J12
Average Driving Time from within the district: 3.83
Average Driving Distance: 2.17
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 865
M3 J14
Average Driving Time from within the district: 4.69
Average Driving Distance: 2.93
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 865
M3 J11
Average Driving Time from within the district: 5.73
Average Driving Distance: 4.71
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 39
M27 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 6.30
Average Driving Distance: 3.56
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 860
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| SO53 1 | Eastleigh Delivery Office |
| SO53 2 | Eastleigh Delivery Office |
| SO53 3 | Eastleigh Delivery Office |
| SO53 4 | Eastleigh Delivery Office |
| SO53 5 | Eastleigh Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| S | O | 5 | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| S | O | 5 | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The SO53 postal code covers the settlement of Chandler's Ford.
The SO53 Postcode shares a border with SO21 (Colden Common, Sutton Scotney, Twyford), SO50 (EASTLEIGH, Bishopstoke, Fair Oak), SO52 (North Baddesley), SO51 (ROMSEY, West Wellow, Ampfield) and SO16 (SOUTHAMPTON, Nursling, Rownhams).
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