Willow Close Hedge End, Eastleigh
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO30), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 13317840.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 4).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 97% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hedge End, about 2 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 910 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 19 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Peartree Practice, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £286,000 | £286,000 | £286,000 |
| 2018 | 3 | £262,000 | £260,000 | £288,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £189,000 | £189,000 | £189,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £181,000 | £181,000 | £181,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| 2000 | 3 | £107,000 | £96,950 | £109,950 |
| 1999 | 1 | £83,000 | £83,000 | £83,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £58,000 | £58,000 | £58,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 2023 | 13 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2020 | 2 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £286,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 1 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2018 | 2 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £288,000 | |
| 3 Jan 2018 | 8 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £262,000 | |
| 5 May 2017 | 2 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 4 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2014 | 4 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2010 | 8 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £189,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 5 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £181,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2006 | 8 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2005 | 7 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £196,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2000 | 5 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £109,950 | |
| 11 Aug 2000 | 8 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 5 May 2000 | 5 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £96,950 | |
| 15 Jul 1999 | 6 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1997 | 2 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £58,000 | |
| 11 Oct 1996 | 3 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £61,500 | |
| 27 Sep 1996 | 5 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 17 May 1996 | 7 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £62,750 | |
| 21 Apr 1995 | 13 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £54,500 | |
| 8 Mar 1995 | 3 SO30 0PW | Semi-detached | £59,900 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 (48% of about 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, 9 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 9 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 47 homes the Environment Agency counts, 6 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 4 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 0PW | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| SO30 0PY | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 19 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO30 0PW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO30 0PY | 100% | 97% | 97% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hedge End 402,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Botley 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bursledon 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birch Road Hedge End | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eastleigh | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing Warsash | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | Anchor Parking - Southampton Cruise Parking | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 82 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Peartree Practice | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest David Fogg Chemist | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acorn Dental Health | 390 m |
| Hospital | Moorgreen Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Hedge End Police Station | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Hedge End - Lower Northam Road Cashzone | 390 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 13 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Gully | Valley | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Bottom Copse | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Sunday's Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Curbridge Creek | Tidal water | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| New Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
| Hackett's Marsh | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.4 | 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, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 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 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Wildern School | Secondary | 11–16 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Shamblehurst Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kings Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Berrywood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | 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 | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| MAYPOLE NURSING CENTRE SO30 4FS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Asda Express Southampton - Broadoak PFS SO30 2FU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 370 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Beech Road (8); On or near Rowan Gardens (7); On or near Patricia Drive (2); On or near Whitebeam Road (2); On or near The Hedge Rows (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Poplar Way · Medlar Close · Rowan Gardens · Stubbs Drove · Patricia Drive · Laburnum Road · Aspen Close · Lower Northam Road · Hornbeam Close · Hobb Lane · Beech Road · Hobb Lane
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.