Eastleigh: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Hampshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across SO50, SO53.
Eastleigh DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Eastleigh
The Eastleigh rental market in Hampshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,415 pcm and rents up roughly 5.7% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across SO50, SO53.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Eastleigh.
- StudioVery high
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedLow
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
16 days
Tenant demand
High
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Eastleigh.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £579 | £6,948 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,102 | £13,224 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,378 | £16,536 |
| 3-bed house | £1,764 | £21,168 |
| 4-bed house | £2,274 | £27,288 |
Featured properties in Eastleigh
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across SO50, SO53.
Buying in Eastleigh
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£446,000
Price growth (1yr)
+2.2%
Buyer demand
Medium
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Eastleigh face medium competition with prices around £446,000 and growth of about 2.2% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Eastleigh
With an average property price near £446,000 and gross yields around 5.3%, Eastleigh offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 2.2% in the last year, and high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.8/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Furnished 1 bed flats
- 23 bed houses
- 3Family homes near schools
- 4Homes with parking
Family living & schools in Eastleigh
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Eastleigh | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Eastleigh Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Eastleigh Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Eastleigh Community College | Secondary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| The Eastleigh Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
Family facilities
- Eastleigh Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Eastleigh
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Eastleigh Brasserie
0.5 mi from Eastleigh centre
Spice of Eastleigh
0.5 mi from Eastleigh centre
Bella Cucina
0.5 mi from Eastleigh centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.5 mi from Eastleigh centre
Eastleigh Tandoori
0.9 mi from Eastleigh centre
Coffee & Co, Eastleigh
0.6 mi from Eastleigh centre
Socialising in Eastleigh
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Eastleigh
1.3 mi from Eastleigh centre
The Railway Tavern
1.8 mi from Eastleigh centre
Vault Bar
1.2 mi from Eastleigh centre
Eastleigh Live Lounge
0.7 mi from Eastleigh centre
The Riverside Inn
0.8 mi from Eastleigh centre
Eastleigh Shopping Centre
0.9 mi from Eastleigh centre
Things to do in Eastleigh
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Eastleigh Sports & Fitness
2 mi from Eastleigh centre
Eastleigh Cricket Club
2 mi from Eastleigh centre
Parkland Golf Club
2.2 mi from Eastleigh centre
Eastleigh Cinema
1.4 mi from Eastleigh centre
Riverside Walking Route
0.9 mi from Eastleigh centre
Eastleigh Adventure Park
1.2 mi from Eastleigh centre
Commuting from Eastleigh
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 31 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 28 min |
| Reading | Train | 25 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 27 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 17 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 21 min |
Local developments in Eastleigh
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Eastleigh town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near SO50
Approved
Eastleigh retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Eastleigh
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EPC Assessors in Eastleigh
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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View property photographersRenting & compliance in Eastleigh
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Eastleigh must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Hampshire.
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