Postcode Analysis Fareham, South East

BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1BL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

500

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 69,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO31 1BL 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.

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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO31 1BL's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £768k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £768k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 19.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO31 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Botley Road, 0.4km from Swanwick in Whiteley. Administratively it sits within Sarisbury ward and the Fareham constituency.

For serious buyers, SO31 1BL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £768k, down 19.0% year-on-year. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00115742 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO31 1BL. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 864,000

16 sales · Mean £ 789,843

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

8 sales · Mean £ 430,843

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO31 1BL has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Other crime2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Whiteley Primary School

Outstanding625 pupils0.8 km
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Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School

Good217 pupils1.2 km
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Sarisbury Church of England Junior School

Outstanding393 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • H J Everett0.3 km
  • Southern Co-Operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Asia Kitchen0.8 km
  • Salt And Vinegar0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Elm Tree Inn0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swanwick1.1 km
  • Bursledon2.6 km
  • Botley3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Nurseries0.1 km
  • Old Nurseries0.1 km
  • Andalusian Gardens0.3 km
  • Caigers Green0.3 km
  • The Elm Tree0.3 km