SO31 1BE is a well-regarded residential area on Lower Duncan Road, 0.5km from Beacon Bottom in Locks Heath. Administratively it sits within Park Gate ward and the Fareham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO31, SO31 1BE offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £423k. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00179914 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWER DUNCAN ROAD, SO31 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWER DUNCAN ROAD, SO31 1BE.
476
38
£ 53,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO31 1BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SO31 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £423k, 60% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £423k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO31 1BE. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 440,000
8 sales · Mean £ 445,562
Semi-Detached
£ 333,500
1 sales · Mean £ 333,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SO31 1BE is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Gate Primary School
Whiteley Primary School
LWS Academy
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- A & T Cooper0.4 km
- Bp Oil Uk Limited0.3 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.3 km
- Locksheath Service Station0.5 km
- Sheila Hurst Florist0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Fodder Mongers0.6 km
- Helen'S Teas0.6 km
- Hungry Monsters0.6 km
- Park Gate Tandoori0.1 km
- Tgi Fridays0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Asia Kitchen1.0 km
- Buoys Plaice0.7 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.3 km
- Salt And Vinegar1.0 km
- Fish & Chips @270.3 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Gate0.3 km
- Locks Heath Working Mens Club0.1 km
- The Talisman0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
- The Village Inn0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury'S Local0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanwick0.2 km
- Bursledon3.0 km
- Hamble4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Lower Duncan Road0.1 km
- Lower Duncan Road0.1 km
- Duncan Road0.2 km
- Duncan Road0.2 km
- Peterkins Shop (NatX)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO311BE · Data under Open Government Licence