Postcode Analysis Fareham, South East

BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1AZ.

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Population

568

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 53,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO31 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO31 1AZ's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £2.0M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £2.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 41.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO31 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Botley Road, 0.2km from Beacon Bottom in Locks Heath. Administratively it sits within Park Gate ward and the Fareham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £2.0M, up 41.9% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SO31 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00115671 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO31 1AZ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.7%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 2,887,500

2 sales · Mean £ 2,887,500

Terraced

£ 224,250

4 sales · Mean £ 232,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO31 1AZ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Anti-social behaviour16
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Park Gate Primary School

Good397 pupils0.7 km
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Whiteley Primary School

Outstanding625 pupils1.0 km
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LWS Academy

Requires Improvement56 pupils1.0 km
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Sarisbury Church of England Junior School

Outstanding393 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • A & T Cooper0.4 km
  • Bp Oil Uk Limited0.4 km
  • Co-Op Welcome0.4 km
  • H J Everett0.8 km
  • Locksheath Service Station0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Fodder Mongers1.0 km
  • Helen'S Teas1.0 km
  • Hungry Monsters1.0 km
  • Park Gate Tandoori0.3 km
  • Fabulous Bakers0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Asia Kitchen1.0 km
  • Domino'S Pizza0.3 km
  • Salt And Vinegar1.0 km
  • Fish & Chips @270.2 km
  • Indian Summer0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Gate0.3 km
  • Locks Heath Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The Talisman0.5 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
  • Sarisbury Green Social Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury'S Local0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanwick0.2 km
  • Bursledon2.7 km
  • Hamble4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Village Inn0.0 km
  • The Village Inn0.1 km
  • Swanwick Station0.1 km
  • Swanwick Station0.1 km
  • Peterkins Shop (NatX)0.1 km