SO31 0DY is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Park Gate in Locks Heath. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Park Gate ward and the Fareham constituency.
Day-to-day life in SO31 0DY has the character of a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO31 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00115669 (shared with 370 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO31 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO31 0DY.
379
42
£ 69,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO31 0DY 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 0DY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 82% 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 0DY. The average age is 42.0. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO31 0DY has low crime rates — 27 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
LWS Academy
Park Gate Primary School
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
Brookfield Community School
Sarisbury Infant School
Whiteley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- A & T Cooper0.3 km
- Bp Oil Uk Limited0.4 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.4 km
- Locksheath Service Station0.2 km
- Sheila Hurst Florist0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Park Gate Tandoori0.6 km
- Basmati Restaurant0.9 km
- Little Big Village0.8 km
- Lockswood Community Centre0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Delivery0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino'S Pizza0.4 km
- Fish & Chips @270.4 km
- Indian Summer0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- Sarisbury Green Social Club0.5 km
- The Strawberry Field Tavern0.9 km
- The Gate0.4 km
- Locks Heath Working Mens Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Waitrose Ltd0.9 km
- Sainsbury'S Local0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanwick0.7 km
- Bursledon2.5 km
- Hamble3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Brook Lane0.2 km
- Community Hospital0.2 km
- Brook Lane0.2 km
- Park Gate0.3 km
- Bridge Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO310DY · Data under Open Government Licence