School Lane is in Hamble, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 4JD is located in the Hamble & Netley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about School Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 4JH, SO31 4QP, SO31 4QG, SO31 4LT, SO31 4QF, SO31 4QH, SO31 4GB, SO31 4JB, SO31 4JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 4JD has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 48% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 51.4% | 52% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO31 4JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.5% | 30% | 12.5% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.1% | 51.2% | -18.9% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 54.5% | 45.3% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 26% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 20.6% | 13.3% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 7.3% | 18.2% | 10.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 9.4% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.7% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.4% | 34.5% | -15.9% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 94.7% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 92.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.5% | 76.7% | 14.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 61.6% | 46.2% | 15.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 24.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% lower than the Bursledon & Hound North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
School Lane has the 9th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North and the 104th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South House School Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2023-09-22 | £1,113,528 |
| Farthings School Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-06-20 | £585,990 |
| Little Gaynes School Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2022-01-25 | £1,184,853 |
| Greencroft School Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2021-06-11 | £1,624,640 |
| Cherry Trees School Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2020-10-07 | £798,854 |
SO31 4JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO31 4JD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamble Primary School Hamble Lane , Hamble SO31 4ND | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy Church Road , Warsash SO31 9GF | 3out of 4 | 1,955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,763 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Allotment Road , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AP | 4out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Junior School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Brook Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7DU | 3out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 4,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 4,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,382 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 4,656 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Forest School Fawley Road , Fawley SO45 1FJ | - not rated | 4,886 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KETCH RIGGER | THE KETCH RIGGER, HUNTSMAN ROAD, HAMBLE POINT MARINA, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JD | 3 yd | |
| St Andrews Cafe | ST ANDREWS CHURCH, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JF | 286 yd | |
| THE BEACH HUT | BEACH HUT CAFE, GREEN LANE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JB | 364 yd | |
| THAIGER LOUNGE | BOOMERANG, 1-3 HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 382 yd | |
| RIVER RAT HAMBLE | RIVER RAT KITCHEN AND CELLAR, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMBLE RIVER S C FOOD INC | HAMBLE RIVER SAILING CLUB, GREEN LANE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JB | 278 yd | |
| Ye Olde Whyte Harte | YE OLDE WHYTE HARTE, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JF | 351 yd | |
| THE BUGLE | THE BUGLE, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 388 yd | |
| THE KING AND QUEEN | FLAT, KING AND QUEEN, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 418 yd | |
| VICTORY INN | FLAT, VICTORY INN, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | THE CO-OP, HIGH STREET, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4HA | 388 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| College Playing Fields Baron Road | grass pitches | 839 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 | 40.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.9% |
| 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 | 57.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.