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SO31 1AD

Dodwell Lane

Bursledon & Hound North

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Detailed insights for SO31 1AD

Overview

Postcode SO31 1AD is located in an urban city, within the Bursledon & Hound North area of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Lowford area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lowford is £65,112 per year. The median sale price in Bursledon & Hound North is £346,500 (around £364 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,625 and £448,750. The nearest station is Bursledon, about 1 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Lowford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,407 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Lowford has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Lowford is £65,112 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from SO31 1AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Lowford near SO31 1AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bursledon located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO31 1AD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bursledon

N/A

Walking directions to Bursledon

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
418.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.53(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.94(-11%)
Shoplifting
6.93(-13%)
Public order
6.2(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.74(-27%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
257
87.12%
Indian
8
2.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.37%
Bangladeshi
6
2.03%
Other White
6
2.03%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
89
35.6%
No qualifications
46
18.4%
Level 3 (A level)
46
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
11.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 250

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
44.26%
Owns outright
44
36.07%
Other social rented
8
6.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.56%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.1%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Bursledon & Hound North

Median price: £346,500
Price per sq ft: £364
Sales (last 12 months): 162
Typical range (middle 50%): £271K – £449K

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £346,500 (about £364 per square foot) in Bursledon & Hound North area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,575,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bursledon & Hound North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached57£537,500£384
Semi-Detached56£317,500£364
Terraced34£266,750£367
Flats15£237,500£306

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bursledon & Hound North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bursledon & Hound North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£483,000£233,500£272,000£220,998
2017£425,000£187,500£245,000£230,000
2018£429,995£209,000£317,000£244,500
2019£462,500£207,498£322,500£285,000
2020£443,498£215,000£325,000£245,000
2021£522,500£181,250£295,000£230,000
2022£620,000£220,000£317,000£265,500
2023£516,500£216,500£343,500£267,000
2024£510,000£120,000£321,000£285,000
2025£535,000£204,000£325,000£267,500
2026£592,500£232,000£315,000£262,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bursledon & Hound North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bursledon & Hound North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330£257£277£283
2017£319£269£310£298
2018£330£294£316£310
2019£327£300£296£310
2020£327£292£332£317
2021£340£293£329£343
2022£403£322£374£398
2023£405£288£367£396
2024£397£336£378£365
2025£385£290£362£381
2026£370£322£362£359
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bursledon & Hound North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bursledon & Hound North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO31 1AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO31 1AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 2025Dodwell Cottage, Dodwell Lane, Southampton, SO31 1ADDetachedFreehold£915,000
08 May 202617, Dockdell Copse, Southampton, SO31 1EWSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
29 Jul 202640, Claypit Copse, Southampton, SO31 1EXDetachedFreehold£495,000
11 May 202658, Claypit Copse, Southampton, SO31 1EXDetachedFreehold£537,500
22 Dec 20253, Claypit Copse, Southampton, SO31 1EXFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the SO31 1AD postcode area, located within Lowford, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for SO31 1AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryBursledon Church of England Infant SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.6 miPrimaryBursledon Junior School(CA)Community school
0.8 miPrimaryKings Copse Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Eastleigh district.

Band A£1,561
Band B£1,822
Band C£2,082
Band D£2,342
Band E£2,863
Band F£3,383
Band G£3,904
Band H£4,684

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SO31 1AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Tonia Craig

Bursledon & Hound North - Elected 7 May 2026

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Paul Holmes

Hamble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictEastleighE07000086
Parliamentary ConstituencyHamble ValleyE14001263
ParishHedge EndE04012908
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LowfordE02004724
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Eastleigh 013DE01022657
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO31 1AD

Is SO31 1AD (Lowford) safe?

The area around SO31 1AD records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SO31 1AD?

The median sale price around SO31 1AD in Bursledon & Hound North is £346,500 (about £364 per square foot) based on 162 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO31 1AD?

There are 4 schools close to SO31 1AD, including Bursledon Church of England Infant School (Good), Bursledon Junior School(CA) (Good) and Kings Copse Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to SO31 1AD?

The closest station to SO31 1AD is Bursledon, about 1,543 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO31 1AD?

SO31 1AD scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,407 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO31 1AD (Lowford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hamble Valley covering SO31 1AD is Paul Holmes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Tonia Craig (Liberal Democrats).