BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1BS House Prices & Local Information

SO31 1BS is a sought-after residential area on Botley Road, 0.2km from Burridge in Whiteley. Administratively it sits within Sarisbury ward and the Fareham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO31, SO31 1BS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £765k. 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00168116 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.