SO31 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Botley Road, 0.3km from Beacon Bottom in Locks Heath. Administratively it sits within Park Gate ward and the Fareham constituency.
For families considering a move, SO31 1BZ represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 6.0% 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00115671 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOTLEY ROAD, SO31 1BZ.
568
42
£ 53,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO31 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
SO31 1BZ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £190k, 56% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO31 1BZ. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 179,750
22 sales · Mean £ 176,531
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO31 1BZ has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Park Gate Primary School
Whiteley Primary School
LWS Academy
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- A & T Cooper0.3 km
- Bp Oil Uk Limited0.3 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.3 km
- H J Everett0.9 km
- Locksheath Service Station0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Fodder Mongers0.9 km
- Helen'S Teas0.9 km
- Hungry Monsters0.9 km
- Park Gate Tandoori0.2 km
- Tgi Fridays0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Buoys Plaice0.9 km
- Domino'S Pizza0.2 km
- Fish & Chips @270.2 km
- Indian Summer0.2 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Gate0.2 km
- Locks Heath Working Mens Club0.2 km
- The Talisman0.4 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
- Sarisbury Green Social Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury'S Local0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swanwick0.2 km
- Bursledon2.8 km
- Hamble4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Peterkins Shop (NatX)0.1 km
- Peterkins Shop (NatX)0.1 km
- The Village Inn0.1 km
- Swanwick Station0.1 km
- The Village Inn0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO311BZ · Data under Open Government Licence