SO31 1DH is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Dodwell in Hedge End. Administratively it sits within Bursledon & Hound North ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
For families considering a move, SO31 1DH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO31 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00184548 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO31 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO31 1DH.
321
33
£ 53,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO31 1DH 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
SO31 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO31 1DH. The average age is 33.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO31 1DH has low crime rates — 17 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
Kings Copse Primary School
Hightown Primary School
Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Bursledon Church of England Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- YO! TO GO1.0 km
- THE BEAUTY BISTRO0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Greggs1.0 km
- MILLER & CARTER0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bursledon2.0 km
- Hedge End3.2 km
- Hamble3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Dodwell Lane0.1 km
- Dodwell Lane0.2 km
- Boundary Acre0.2 km
- Boundary Acre0.2 km
- Fosters Copse0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO311DH · Data under Open Government Licence