Postcode SO31 8FH is located in an urban city, within the Bursledon & Hound North ward of Eastleigh in the South East region, and forms part of the Lowford area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lowford is £65,112 per year. The nearest station is Bursledon, about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lowford has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,562 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Lowford has a high crime rate, with approximately 77 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.9% 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.
The average income per household in Lowford is £65,112 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 220 ft away from SO31 8FH.
Lowford near SO31 8FH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bursledon located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bursledon | N/A | Walking directions to Bursledon |
Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £346,250 (about £368 per square foot) in Bursledon & Hound North area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £1,450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £487,500 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 43 | £318,000 | £366 |
| Terraced | 26 | £261,750 | £398 |
| Flats | 13 | £210,000 | £289 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £491,475 | £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 | £511,250 | £204,000 | £325,000 | £267,500 |
| 2026 | £541,250 | £191,000 | £340,000 | £260,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £328 | £276 | £281 | £283 |
| 2017 | £320 | £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 | £394 | £290 | £363 | £381 |
| 2026 | £331 | £240 | £358 | £409 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO31 8FH.
In the SO31 8FH postcode area, located within Lowford, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO31 8FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pilands Newmarket | 11B Chamberlayne Road, Southampton, SO31 8DT | Walking directions to Pilands Newmarket |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | Portsmouth Road, Eastleigh, SO31 8BB | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Eastleigh district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SO31 8FH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Tonia Craig
Bursledon & Hound North - Elected 7 May 2026
Paul Holmes
Hamble Valley - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO31 8FH records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SO31 8FH in Lowford is £346,250 (about £368 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to SO31 8FH, including Bursledon Junior School(CA) (Good), Bursledon Church of England Infant School (Good) and Oasis Academy Mayfield (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO31 8FH is Bursledon, about 1,528 m away.
SO31 8FH scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,562 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Hamble Valley covering SO31 8FH 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).
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.