Kings Avenue is in Hamble, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 4JU 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 Kings Avenue, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 4BH, SO31 4JT, SO31 4LQ, SO31 4LR, SO31 4JW, SO31 4LP, SO31 4JS, SO31 4LX, SO31 4LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO31 4JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 50.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 49.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 30.8% | 31.4% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 47.1% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.8% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 60.9% | 51.1% | -9.8% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 34.2% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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% | 14.3% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10.8% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 5.2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 32.3% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.1% | 98.1% | 6.0% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 90.3% | 94.7% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 94.4% | 4.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Avenue was 212.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 177.7% higher than the Bursledon & Hound North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North and the 26th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 127.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Kings Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £288,350 | 2024-06-28 | £287,157 |
| 45 Kings Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-08-24 | £253,421 |
| 21 Kings Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2021-06-11 | £230,711 |
| 43 Kings Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2020-12-10 | £240,750 |
| 19 Kings Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2018-08-31 | £247,147 |
SO31 4JU 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Junior School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Infant School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 2,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,153 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 | 1,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Brook Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7DU | 3out of 4 | 3,682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 5,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,082 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 4,910 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Forest School Fawley Road , Fawley SO45 1FJ | - not rated | 5,022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARDAMOM LOUNGE | 2 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 124 yd | |
| ELIOR @ GE AVIATION STAFF RESTAURANT | AEROSTRUCTURES HAMBLE LTD, KINGS AVENUE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4NF | 166 yd | |
| The Flying Boat Cafe | UNIT 10, SOUTH POINT, ENSIGN WAY, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4RF | 540 yd | |
| OPCC AND HIWFRS - HAMBLE | POLICE TRAINING CENTRE, ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4TS | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-HOSP LTD (FOLLAND) | FOLLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, KINGS AVENUE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4NF | 96 yd | |
| Folland Sports & Social Club | AEROSTRUCTURES HAMBLE LTD, KINGS AVENUE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4NF | 166 yd | |
| HAMBLE CLUB | HAMBLE CLUB, BEAULIEU ROAD, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JL | 450 yd | |
| HANTS CONSTABULARY CLUB | POLICE TRAINING CENTRE, ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4TS | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK'S | FLAT, 4 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 113 yd | |
| MING WAH | 3 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 8-9 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 83 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Folland Sports & Social Club KINGS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 134 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground Hamble Lane | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Hamble Primary School HAMBLE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Hamble Squash Club Hamble Lane | squash courts | 656 yd |
| Hamble Community Facility HAMBLE COMMUNITY FACILITY HAMBLE COMMUNITY FACILITY HAMBLE LANE | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| College Playing Fields Baron Road | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Royal Victoria Country Park ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.