SO31 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Botley Road, 0.4km from Swanwick in Whiteley. Administratively it sits within Sarisbury ward and the Fareham constituency.
For serious buyers, SO31 1BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £768k, down 19.0% 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00115742 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1BL.
500
41
£ 69,500 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO31 1BL 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO31 1BL's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £768k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £768k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO31 1BL. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 864,000
16 sales · Mean £ 789,843
Semi-Detached
£ 375,000
8 sales · Mean £ 430,843
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO31 1BL has low crime rates — 9 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.
school Local Schools
Whiteley Primary School
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- H J Everett0.3 km
- Southern Co-Operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Asia Kitchen0.8 km
- Salt And Vinegar0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Elm Tree Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanwick1.1 km
- Bursledon2.6 km
- Botley3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Old Nurseries0.1 km
- Old Nurseries0.1 km
- Andalusian Gardens0.3 km
- Caigers Green0.3 km
- The Elm Tree0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO311BL · Data under Open Government Licence