Eastleigh: population and statistics
Eastleigh has a population of 143,710 (2025) across 79.7 km², or 1,803 people per km². It ranks 193 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +12.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 143,710 residents
- 79.7 km²
- 1,803 people/km²
Eastleigh in numbers
Population of Eastleigh over time
Eastleigh had 128,283 residents in 2015 and 143,710 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 134,090 |
| 2021 | 136,963 |
| 2022 | 139,002 |
| 2023 | 140,845 |
| 2024 | 142,678 |
| 2025 | 143,710 |
All indicators for Eastleigh
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Eastleigh | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 181 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.6% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 112 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Eastleigh | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 61,820 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 187 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 16.6% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 297 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 24.6% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 47 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 56,924 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 180 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 83.1% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 171 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 16.2% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 148 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 73.0% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 41 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.9% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 280 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.1% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 209 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £310,283 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 143 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 158 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Eastleigh | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.0% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 49 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.7% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 198 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.4% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 190 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Eastleigh | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,320 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 198 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 44.0 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 188 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,350 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 198 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £42,461 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 93 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Eastleigh | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 80.7% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 62 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 288 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Eastleigh | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.9% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 279 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Eastleigh ranks 27 by population.
Dwellings built before 1940: 16.6% in Eastleigh, compared with an average of 28.0% in South East and 34.9% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 11.9% in Eastleigh, compared with an average of 16.8% in South East and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 17.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 11,161 football pitches.
- 6.3 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Southampton, 6.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Southampton (259,230 residents), 7 km away.
Business sectors: Eastleigh
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction17.2% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical14.6% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services8.9% ×1.1
- Information and communication5.9% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.6% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.6% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.0% ×0.7
Where is Eastleigh?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Eastleigh?
Eastleigh has 143,710 residents (2025), ranking 193 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Eastleigh?
Eastleigh covers 79.7 km², with a density of 1,803 people per km².
Is the population of Eastleigh growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Eastleigh went from 128,283 to 143,710, a change of +12.0%.
Where is Eastleigh?
Eastleigh is in South East (region). Latitude 50.950, longitude −1.300.
Dwellings built before 1940: what is the figure for Eastleigh?
In Eastleigh, “Dwellings built before 1940” stands at 16.6% (2026), ranking 297 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 31.6%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Eastleigh?
In Eastleigh, “Households without a car or van” stands at 11.9% (2021), ranking 279 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border Eastleigh?
The nearest to Eastleigh are Southampton (6.9 km), Winchester (13 km), Fareham (14 km), Gosport (19 km), Portsmouth (23 km).