SO31 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Botley Road, 0.3km from Burridge in Whiteley. Administratively it sits within Sarisbury ward and the Fareham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO31, SO31 1BQ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £811k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00168116 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1BQ.
315
46
£ 69,500 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO31 1BQ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO31 1BQ's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £811k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £811k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO31 1BQ. The average age is 46.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 800,000
7 sales · Mean £ 891,357
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO31 1BQ has low crime rates — 24 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
Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School
Whiteley Primary School
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanwick1.9 km
- Botley2.7 km
- Bursledon3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sports & Social Club0.2 km
- Sports & Social Club0.2 km
- Burridge Road0.2 km
- Burridge Road0.2 km
- Bluebell Way Two0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO311BQ · Data under Open Government Licence