House prices in Eastleigh
The median price paid for a home in Eastleigh was £340,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,837 sales. House prices in Eastleigh rose 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 7.9% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Eastleigh was 8% lower than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Eastleigh was £1,214 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Eastleigh had 6.0 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Eastleigh stands out
- Eastleigh is the 34th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- Eastleigh has the 38th most home sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: 1.21 per 100 people in the 12 months to September 2026.
House prices in Eastleigh
The median price paid in Eastleigh was £340,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,837 sales, or £3,961 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £487,500 | 570 | £4,247 | +2.0% | +7.6% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £346,375 | 484 | £4,023 | +0.4% | +13.0% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £290,000 | 508 | £3,895 | +2.6% | +10.7% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £180,000 | 275 | £3,214 | 0.0% | +2.9% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh | £340,000 | +0.0% | +7.9% | £3,961 | −1.0% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Eastleigh sold for a median £3,961 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 8% lower than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Eastleigh has the 105th highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 21st lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its +0.0% change over the year is the 106th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 19th biggest rise of 64 local authorities in South East.
Deprivation in Eastleigh
Eastleigh is the 34th least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 263rd |
| Income | 244th |
| Employment | 249th |
| Education and skills | 242nd |
| Health | 216th |
| Crime | 179th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 190th |
| Living environment | 288th |
How many homes sell in Eastleigh
1,729 homes were sold in Eastleigh in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.21 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Eastleigh were 5.9% up on the year before and 33.3% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 38th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th most of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Rents in Eastleigh
The average private rent in Eastleigh was £1,214 a month in August 2026, 3.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Eastleigh are 30.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Eastleigh has the 121st highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Crime in Eastleigh
The police recorded 8,375 crimes in Eastleigh in the 12 months to August 2026, 6.0 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Eastleigh rose 1.3% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 11.0% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2.77 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 2.22 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 0.78 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.24 |
Eastleigh has the 73rd lowest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 25th lowest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Broadband and mobile in Eastleigh
90.3% of premises in Eastleigh can get gigabit broadband and 98.7% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 71.6% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 142nd highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
95.0% of premises in Eastleigh get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Eastleigh
In the year ending June 2025, 8,741 people moved to Eastleigh from elsewhere in the UK and 7,683 moved away, a net gain of 1,058 (7.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Southampton 2,584
- Winchester 1,064
- Test Valley 718
Most moved out to
- Southampton 1,434
- Winchester 1,076
- Test Valley 570
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Eastleigh
How much does a house cost in Eastleigh?
The median price paid for a home in Eastleigh was £340,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £487,500; semi-detached £346,375; terraced £290,000; flats £180,000.
Are house prices in Eastleigh going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Eastleigh rose 0.0%, and over five years it rose 7.9%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Eastleigh?
The average private rent in Eastleigh was £1,214 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £862; 2 bed £1,111; 3 bed £1,363; 4+ bed £1,870.
Is Eastleigh a safe place to live?
Eastleigh had 6.0 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 73rd lowest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Eastleigh?
71.6% of premises in Eastleigh can get full fibre and 90.3% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Southampton 8 km
- Fareham 11 km
- Winchester 12 km
- Gosport 17 km
- Portsmouth 20 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.