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A few facts about Eastleigh

  • About 54,000 people live in Eastleigh.
  • It lies in England.
  • It's about 65 miles to London, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Southampton is about 5 miles away.
  • Close by: Gosport (15 miles), Portsmouth (16 miles) and Basingstoke (23 miles).

Where to meet in Eastleigh

Eastleigh is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Southampton is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Questions about dating in Eastleigh

How far around Eastleigh can I search?

More than 1.8 million people live within 30 miles of Eastleigh, in 64 towns and cities including Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Eastleigh free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Eastleigh or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Eastleigh real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Eastleigh?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United Kingdom or abroad.

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