SO31 1BH is a safe, established residential area on Pylands Lane, 0.5km from Dodwell in Hedge End. Administratively it sits within Bursledon & Hound North ward and the Eastleigh constituency.
For serious buyers, SO31 1BH is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 75% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M.
Census 2021 statistics for SO31 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00188550 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PYLANDS LANE, SO31 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PYLANDS LANE, SO31 1BH.
279
32
£ 53,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO31 1BH 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 1BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.2M, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.2M prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO31 1BH. The average age is 32.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 825,000
15 sales · Mean £ 845,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO31 1BH has low crime rates — 22 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
Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Bursledon Church of England Infant School
Freegrounds Infant School
Freegrounds Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- MANOR FARM COUNTRY PARK1.0 km
- THE BEAUTY BISTRO0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- HCS @ MANOR FARM COUNTRY PARK1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bursledon1.9 km
- Hedge End3.2 km
- Hamble3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Catland Copse - del nov230.1 km
- Fosters Copse0.2 km
- Sherwood Avenue0.4 km
- Barnfield Way0.4 km
- Dodwell Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO311BH · Data under Open Government Licence