Gento Close Botley, Eastleigh
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO30), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 13317859.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £315,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Eastleigh costs £2,342 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 91% to 91% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Botley, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, River Hamble Country Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 21 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Peartree Practice, about 3.8 km (2.3 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £317,500 | £300,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £205,000 | £180,000 | £208,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £217,500 | £217,500 | £217,500 |
| 2002 | 2 | £149,500 | £135,000 | £164,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £106,498 | £105,995 | £107,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £65,000 | £65,000 | £65,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £64,000 | £64,000 | £64,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2025 | 6 SO30 2RG | Terraced | £315,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2023 | 4 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 19 May 2023 | 7 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2018 | 8 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £257,500 | |
| 16 Sep 2015 | 4 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2011 | 6A SO30 2RG | Terraced | £205,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2011 | 2 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £208,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2011 | 6 SO30 2RG | Terraced | £180,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2008 | 6A SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £217,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2002 | 2 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 10 Sep 2002 | 9 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2000 | 2 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2000 | 1 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £105,995 | |
| 16 Aug 1996 | 4 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 19 Dec 1995 | 5 SO30 2RG | Semi-detached | £64,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, end-terrace (1); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (3); 2007-2011 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Eastleigh in 2026-27: Band D £2,342 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,561 | £1,822 | £2,082 | £2,342 | £2,863 | £3,383 | £3,904 | £4,684 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (46% of about 1,610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 63 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO30 2RG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO30 2EY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 21 m and 22 m above sea level (22 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO30 2EY | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
| SO30 2RG | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Botley 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hedge End 402,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bursledon 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Marls Road Hedge End | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eastleigh | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing Warsash | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 81.7 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Peartree Practice | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest David Fogg Chemist | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Dental Health | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Moorgreen Hospital | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Hedge End Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hedge End - Lower Northam Road Cashzone | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | River Hamble Country Park 164 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Little Hats Recreation Ground 3.2 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broadoak | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Woodhouse Gully | Valley | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Sunday's Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Curbridge Creek | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| New Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Hackett's Marsh | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Eastleigh: see them on the Eastleigh page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freegrounds Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wildern School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Berrywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Deer Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPASS @ Freegrounds Junior School SO30 0GG | School/college/university | 260 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Asda Express Southampton - Broadoak PFS SO30 2FU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| MAYPOLE NURSING CENTRE SO30 4FS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sovereign Drive (5); On or near Tamella Road (2); On or near Gento Close (2); On or near Montrose Close (2); On or near Laburnum Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Marls Road · Blossom Close · Montrose Close · Tamella Road · Osterley Close · Marls Road · Hornbeam Close · Hawthorn Close · Bedford Close · Barwell Terrace · Whitebeam Road · Laburnum Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.