Postcode SO31 8LW 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lowford is £65,112 per year. The nearest station is Bursledon located about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lowford has a moderate 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 74.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from SO31 8LW.
Lowford near SO31 8LW 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Bursledon & Hound North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,250 up to £1,450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 37 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £340,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £272,475 |
10 year median price trend in Bursledon & Hound North
In the SO31 8LW postcode area, located within Lowford, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO31 8LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Hamble Lane, Eastleigh, SO31 8GN | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.