Eastleigh vs Chandler's Ford: which place suits you better?
Compare Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford on housing costs, schools, rail access and green space.
Eastleigh place profile · Chandler's Ford place profile
Key differences between Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford
- Typical sold price
- Eastleigh: £286k · Chandler's Ford: £405k · £119k difference
- Primary schools
- Eastleigh: 6 · Chandler's Ford: 9
Living in Eastleigh vs Chandler's Ford: at a glance
Eastleigh is substantially less expensive overall, with a typical sold price of £286k compared with £405k in Chandler’s Ford. Both places have strong school performance and rail access. Eastleigh’s standout green space is Lakeside Country Park, while Chandler’s Ford has the historic woodland and ancient meadows of Hocombe Mead.
Local character and setting
Eastleigh
Eastleigh includes Lakeside Country Park, with lakes, wet meadow and woodland across 22 hectares. The town is also home to Eastleigh Football Club at the Silverlake Stadium.
Sources: Places to visit - Eastleigh Borough CouncilChandler's Ford
Chandler’s Ford’s main retail centre is at Fryern. Hocombe Mead adds historic mixed woodland and ancient meadows in the town itself.
Sources: Chandler's Ford & Hiltingbury - Eastleigh Borough CouncilWhich place may suit your priorities?
Eastleigh
- Lower typical house prices
- Lakeside Country Park
Chandler's Ford
- Hocombe Mead woodland and ancient meadows
House prices in Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford
| Measure | Eastleigh | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sold price £119k difference | £286k · 1,420 sales | £405k · 1,323 sales |
| Detached homes £115k difference | £435k · 157 sales | £550k · 650 sales |
| Semi-detached homes £39k difference | £331k · 345 sales | £370k · 232 sales |
| Terraced homes £30k difference | £285k · 518 sales | £315k · 244 sales |
| Flats £38k difference | £180k · 400 sales | £218k · 197 sales |
Commuting from Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford
| Measure | Eastleigh | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|
| National Rail access | Eastleigh | Chandlers Ford |
Schools in Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford
| Measure | Eastleigh | Chandler's Ford |
|---|---|---|
| School quality | Strong school performance | Strong school performance |
| Primary schools 6 vs 9 in the local count | 6 rated schools included for this area | 9 rated schools included for this area |
| These counts cover rated schools linked to the local area used by Homestead. Nearby schools may also serve the area, and the figures do not represent catchments or admissions. | ||
| Secondary schools | 1 rated school included for this area | 1 rated school included for this area |
The trade-off between Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh is much less expensive, while both places have strong school performance and rail access. The more distinctive lifestyle contrast in the available details is between Eastleigh’s Lakeside Country Park and Chandler’s Ford’s Hocombe Mead woodland.