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SO31 6WN

Laxton Close

Locks Heath

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Detailed insights for SO31 6WN

Overview

Postcode SO31 6WN is located in an urban city, within the Locks Heath ward of Fareham in the South East region, and forms part of the Locks Heath area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Locks Heath is £71,325 per year. The nearest station is Swanwick, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Locks Heath Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Locks Heath has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,581 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Locks Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Locks Heath is £71,325 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO31 6WN.

Flood risk

No risk

Locks Heath near SO31 6WN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swanwick located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SO31 6WN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Swanwick

N/A

Walking directions to Swanwick

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SO31 6WN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLocks Heath Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Locks Heath Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
4,529.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.49(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.68(-54%)
Other theft
2.84(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.84(-56%)
Public order
2.13(-65%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
305
93.27%
Indian
5
1.53%
Irish
5
1.53%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.22%
Chinese
2
0.61%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
41.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
15.85%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.85%
No qualifications
38
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.39%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
49.19%
Owns with a mortgage
52
41.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.45%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Locks Heath

Median price£350,000
Price per sq ft£385
Sales (last 12 months)124
Typical range (middle 50%)£264K – £450K

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 (about £385 per square foot) in Locks Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £986,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Locks Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached44£528,750£422
Semi-Detached26£348,750£369
Terraced30£295,000£403
Flats24£185,000£320

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Locks Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Locks Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367,998£205,625£307,000£280,000
2017£390,992£198,998£297,000£264,788
2018£392,500£152,500£288,475£252,500
2019£386,500£190,750£295,000£225,000
2020£455,000£202,500£299,950£226,250
2021£472,500£195,000£325,000£252,500
2022£511,000£203,500£356,000£284,000
2023£477,000£186,250£365,000£284,500
2024£515,000£200,000£330,000£279,000
2025£505,000£185,000£355,000£295,000
2026£443,000£149,500£350,000£310,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Locks Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Locks Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£323£310£335£290
2017£320£297£338£332
2018£344£277£335£339
2019£339£298£352£336
2020£360£315£321£338
2021£383£306£383£373
2022£416£324£379£399
2023£421£332£383£401
2024£403£315£403£427
2025£403£333£373£410
2026£456£272£352£395
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Locks Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Locks Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO31 6WN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO31 6WN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202519, Conference Drive, Southampton, SO31 6WPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£307,500
01 May 202687, Church Road, Southampton, SO31 6LSDetachedFreehold£790,400
01 Dec 202551, Church Road, Southampton, SO31 6LSDetachedFreehold£680,000
24 Oct 2025102, Church Road, Southampton, SO31 6LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£499,950
12 Sept 202598, Church Road, Southampton, SO31 6LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the SO31 6WN postcode area, located within Locks Heath, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SO31 6WN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryPark Gate Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt John the Baptist Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryLocks Heath Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO31 6WN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SO31 6WN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miWaitroseCentre Way, Fareham, SO31 6DXWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miMorrisons Daily16-17 Centre Way, Southampton, SO31 6DXWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miIcelandCentre Way, Southampton, SO31 6DXWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miMorrisons Daily152 Hunts Pond Road, Fareham, PO14 4PLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Fareham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,443
Band B£1,684
Band C£1,924
Band D£2,165
Band E£2,646
Band F£3,127
Band G£3,608
Band H£4,329

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 6WN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Malcolm Roy Daniells

Locks Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Paul Holmes

Hamble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictFarehamE07000087
Parliamentary ConstituencyHamble ValleyE14001263
WardLocks HeathE05015670
ParishFareham, unparished areaE43000070
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Locks HeathE02004731
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Fareham 005AE01022750
Police ForceHampshire
Postcode Introduced1994-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SO31 6WN

Is SO31 6WN (Locks Heath) safe?

The area around SO31 6WN records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SO31 6WN?

The median sale price around SO31 6WN in Locks Heath is £350,000 (about £385 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SO31 6WN?

There are 8 schools close to SO31 6WN, including Park Gate Primary School (Good), St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School (Good) and Locks Heath Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SO31 6WN?

The closest station to SO31 6WN is Swanwick, about 1,515 m away.

How deprived is the area around SO31 6WN?

SO31 6WN scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,581 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SO31 6WN (Locks Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Hamble Valley covering SO31 6WN is Paul Holmes (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Malcolm Roy Daniells (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.