SO31 1AB is a safe, established residential area on Dodwell Lane, 0.3km from Dodwell in Bursledon. Administratively it sits within Bursledon & Hound North ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
For serious buyers, SO31 1AB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.0M, up 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO31 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00181847 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DODWELL LANE, SO31 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DODWELL LANE, SO31 1AB.
292
43
£ 53,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO31 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
SO31 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £2.0M, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £2.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO31 1AB. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,987,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,987,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SO31 1AB has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Bursledon Church of England Infant School
Kings Copse Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- THE BEAUTY BISTRO0.9 km
- ONE STOP COMMUNITY STORE1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- LOWFORD BALTI1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- FEEBZ CAFE1.0 km
- MILLER & CARTER0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bursledon1.5 km
- Hamble3.2 km
- Netley3.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO311AB · Data under Open Government Licence