Lomax Close Hedge End, Eastleigh
19 addresses across 1 postcode (SO30), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 13318058.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11, D: 1).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hedge End, about 750 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Peartree Practice, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 59% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (6); House, mid-terrace (6). Built: 1991-1995 (9); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (1).
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 680 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
Finished in the last three months
- 8 October 2026 to 9 October 2026: SOUTHERN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 27 m and 29 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO30 2AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hedge End 402,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Botley 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bursledon 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Drummond Community Centre Grange Park | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eastleigh | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing Warsash | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Roam Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 81.9 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Peartree Practice | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Luke's Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Dental Health | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Moorgreen Hospital | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Police station | Hedge End Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 200 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 13 ha | 150 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | West End Allotments 4.7 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 27 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow 200m west of Moorgreen House, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow 200m west of Moorgreen House | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Hickley Wood hillfort | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bushy Copse | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Bottom Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Woodhouse Gully | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Sunday's Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Quobleigh Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Curbridge Creek | Tidal water | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 19 | 19 |
6 of the street's 19 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 420 m (0.3 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 |
| Wellstead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wildern School | Secondary | 11–16 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Deer Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Freegrounds Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Boorley Park | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Saint James' Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUMMOND COM. CENTRE SO30 2AD | Other catering premises | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Little Drummers SO30 2AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 50 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2015 |
| TESCO EXPRESS SO30 2US | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2024 |
| St Lukes Church SO30 2US | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| NUTRAFITUK SO30 2FY | Distributors/Transporters | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| TEA LEAVES & COFFEE LTD SO30 2GP | Other catering premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Happy Toast Bakery SO30 2FN | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| PLAYSHACK LTD SO30 2FX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| HC3S AT BERRYWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL SO30 2TL | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Berrywood Primary School SO30 2TL | School/college/university | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| THE CODFATHER SO30 2HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| HELLO KITCHEN SO30 2HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Radley Close (17); On or near St Lukes Close (12); On or near Stirling Crescent (11); On or near Parking Area (6); On or near Shamblehurst Lane South (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 59% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 77% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SOUTHERN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 8 October 2026 to 12 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- SO30 2AW: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Drummond Road · Stirling Crescent · Charterhouse Way · Elliot Rise · Radley Close · St Lukes Close · Grange Park Mobile Homes · Wilkins Road · Haileybury Gardens · Giles Close · Wellstead Way · Budds Close
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.