Bastins Close is in Park Gate, Southampton and in Fareham district. SO31 1DX is located in the Park Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 2006-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bastins Close, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 1DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 1BD, SO31 1ZS, SO31 1DY, SO31 1WA, SO31 1BE, SO31 1BB, SO31 7GA, SO31 1DZ, SO31 1EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO31 1DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.4% | 34.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 42.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 9.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.1% | 47.9% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 33.3% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 13.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 18.3% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 16% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 27.4% | -7.7% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.5% | 90.7% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 9.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 87.7% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 87.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bastins Close was 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.3% higher than the Locks Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bastins Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Locks Heath and the 64th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Maple Court Bastins Close, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £115,000 | 2006-07-14 | £169,538 |
| 2 Maple Court Bastins Close, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £115,000 | 2006-07-14 | £169,538 |
| 3 Maple Court Bastins Close, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £115,000 | 2006-07-14 | £169,538 |
| 4 Maple Court Bastins Close, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £134,900 | 2006-07-14 | £198,875 |
SO31 1DX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 195 |
| Retired | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Gate Primary School Northmore Road , Park Gate SO31 6LX | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteley Primary School Gull Coppice , Whiteley PO15 7LA | 4out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Allotment Road , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AP | 4out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School Bluebell Way , Whiteley PO15 7JH | 3out of 4 | 1,926 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Community School Brook Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7DU | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 4,544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LWS Academy Montefiore Drive , Sarisbury Green SO31 7NL | 2out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS | - not rated | 3,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 4,990 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 5,023 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Gate Tandoori | Park Gate Tandoori, Duncan Road | 15 yd | |
| Tasty Grill | 12 Middle Road, Park Gate | 205 yd | |
| Fabulous Bakers | 4 Middle Road, Park Gate | 286 yd | |
| Kams Palace | 1 Bridge Road, Park Gate | 306 yd | |
| Fodder Mongers | 3 Barratt Industrial Park, Whittle Avenue | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locks Heath Working Mens Club | Locks Heath Working Mens Club, Duncan Road | 15 yd | |
| The Gate | 27 - 29 Middle Road, Park Gate | 205 yd | |
| The Village Inn | The Village Inn, 67 Botley Road | 296 yd | |
| The Talisman | The Talisman, 3 Bridge Road | 306 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Royal British Legion Club, 366 Brook Lane | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | 39 Middle Road, Park Gate | 164 yd | |
| Indian Summer | Unit 2, 4 Middle Road | 205 yd | |
| Domino'S Pizza | 15 - 17 Middle Road, Park Gate | 218 yd | |
| Fish & Chips @27 | 27 Station Road, Park Gate | 253 yd | |
| Buoys Plaice | 87 Southampton Road, Park Gate | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury'S Local | 22 - 24 Bridge Road, Park Gate | 237 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Gate Primary School NORTHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Whiteley Primary School GULL COPPICE | artificial grass pitch | 1,044 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.