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SO31

SOUTHAMPTON

Hampshire, South East, England

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SO31 is the postcode district for SOUTHAMPTON, located in Hampshire, South East.

Avg price £427,220
1yr change ▲ 0.2%
Crime 88% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£427,220

▲ 0.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

49% above national avg

Crime Rate

10.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

87% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

318 Mbps

Property Prices in SO31

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SO31 is £427,220, broadly in line with the Hampshire average of £431,529.

Properties in SO31 cost 48.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SO31 have risen 0.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £606,347 814
Semi-detached £364,645 563
Terraced £303,078 408
Flat £211,636 380
All types £427,220 2269

5-Year Price History

£423K £426K £429K £433K £436K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in SO31

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 10.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SO31 has a crime rate well 87% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in SO31

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SO31 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Hamble Primary School Primary Good mi
Locks Heath Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Locks Heath Infant & Nursery School Primary Good mi
Sarisbury Infant School Primary Good mi
Bursledon Junior School(CA) Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

142,933

Population

62

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
36.0%
Private rent
12.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SO31 are 318.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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318.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SO31 is collected by Eastleigh. The Band D rate is £2,021/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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SO31 — SOUTHAMPTON

Area Summary

SO31 (SOUTHAMPTON) offers above-average property prices (£427,220, 49% above national average), low crime (87% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (318 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about SO31 SOUTHAMPTON

What is the average house price in SO31 SOUTHAMPTON?
The average house price in SO31 (SOUTHAMPTON) is £427,220, based on 2269 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 49% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 0.2% over the past year.
Is SO31 SOUTHAMPTON a safe area to live?
Crime in SO31 is significantly below the national average (10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of SO31 SOUTHAMPTON?
The population of SO31 (SOUTHAMPTON) is approximately 142,933 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 36% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in SO31?
The average broadband download speed in SO31 is 318 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in SO31 SOUTHAMPTON?
There are 15 schools in or near SO31. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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