SO31 1AD is a safe, established residential area on Dodwell Lane, 0.1km from Dodwell in Bursledon. Administratively it sits within Bursledon & Hound North ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
For serious buyers, SO31 1AD is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 80% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £732k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO31 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00181847 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DODWELL LANE, SO31 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DODWELL LANE, SO31 1AD.
292
43
£ 53,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO31 1AD 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 1AD's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £732k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £732k 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 1AD. The average age is 42.8. 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
£ 733,000
4 sales · Mean £ 732,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO31 1AD has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Bursledon Church of England Infant School
Kings Copse Primary School
Hightown Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Park Kiosk1.0 km
- LOWFORD BALTI0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- ONE STOP COMMUNITY STORE0.9 km
- YO! TO GO0.9 km
- THE BEAUTY BISTRO0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- MILLER & CARTER0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- TESCO0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bursledon1.6 km
- Hamble3.2 km
- Netley3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Dodwell Lane0.2 km
- Dodwell Lane0.3 km
- Fosters Copse0.5 km
- Catland Copse - del nov230.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO311AD · Data under Open Government Licence