Hamble Lane is in Hamble, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 4NL is located in the Hamble & Netley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamble Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO31 4NL 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 Hamble Lane was 186.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.2% higher than the Bursledon & Hound North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hamble Lane has the 5th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North and the 27th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concept Court Hamble Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-02-14 | £278,562 |
| Concept Court Hamble Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 1999-11-22 | £265,168 |
SO31 4NL 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 | 608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Junior School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Infant School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,223 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 | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chamberlayne College for the Arts Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,951 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park Business and Enterprise College The Grove , Portsmouth Road SO19 9LX | - not rated | 3,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Weston Secondary School Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | 2out of 4 | 3,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itchen College Middle Road , Bitterne SO19 7TB | - not rated | 5,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Hospital School Blundell Lane , Bursledon SO31 1AA | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Lord Wilson Montefiore Drive , Sarisbury Green SO31 7NL | 3out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Furzebrook School Coldeast Way , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AT | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Pupil Referral Unit Coldeast Way , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AT | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 4,236 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPCC AND HIWFRS - HAMBLE | POLICE TRAINING CENTRE, ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4TS | 463 yd | |
| ELIOR @ GE AVIATION STAFF RESTAURANT | AEROSTRUCTURES HAMBLE LTD, KINGS AVENUE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4NF | 959 yd | |
| CARDAMOM LOUNGE | 2 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANTS CONSTABULARY CLUB | POLICE TRAINING CENTRE, ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4TS | 463 yd | |
| G-HOSP LTD (FOLLAND) | FOLLAND SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB, KINGS AVENUE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4NF | 896 yd | |
| Folland Sports & Social Club | AEROSTRUCTURES HAMBLE LTD, KINGS AVENUE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4NF | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK'S | FLAT, 4 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 1,039 yd | |
| MING WAH | 3 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP | 8-9 CORONATION PARADE, HAMBLE-LE-RICE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4JT | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamble Community Facility HAMBLE COMMUNITY FACILITY HAMBLE COMMUNITY FACILITY HAMBLE LANE | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Hamble Squash Club Hamble Lane | squash courts | 331 yd |
| Hamble Sports Complex SATCHELL LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 443 yd |
| Hamble Primary School HAMBLE LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 501 yd |
| Mount Pleasant Recreation Ground Hamble Lane | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Folland Sports & Social Club KINGS AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Royal Victoria Country Park ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK ROYAL VICTORIA COUNTRY PARK | grass pitches | 981 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.