Sunnyside is in Locks Heath, Southampton and in Fareham district. SO31 6BL is located in the Locks Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 2004-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunnyside, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 6RE, SO31 6RD, SO31 6LU, SO31 6LW, SO31 6RA, PO14 4QW, SO31 6RB, PO14 4PN, PO14 4PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 6BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.4% | 49.6% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.4% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 31.8% | 26.4% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 50.9% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.7% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 14.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.8% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 9% | -10.7% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 36.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.6% | 97.8% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.4% | 96.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunnyside was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.1% lower than the Locks Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunnyside has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Locks Heath and the 170th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sunnyside, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-08-20 | £559,599 |
| 3 Sunnyside, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2010-06-09 | £661,176 |
| 3 Sunnyside, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property | £367,000 | 2005-11-09 | £720,655 |
| 2 Sunnyside, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, a newly built property | £345,000 | 2005-09-23 | £658,821 |
| 1 Sunnyside, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2004-07-21 | £560,115 |
SO31 6BL 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 6BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Abshot Road , Titchfield Common PO14 4NH | 3out of 4 | 719 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Gate Primary School Northmore Road , Park Gate SO31 6LX | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Primate Road , Titchfield Common PO14 4RP | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Junior School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Infant School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Community 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 | 1,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fareham Academy St Anne's Grove , PO14 1JJ | 3out of 4 | 5,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham College Bishopsfield Road , PO14 1NH | - not rated | 5,055 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,577 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 2,987 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 4,010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Church Complex | St Johns Church Hall, 127 Locksheath Park Road | 390 yd | |
| Cafe Mendo'S | Cafe Mendo'S, 164 Southampton Road | 447 yd | |
| Dunelm Mill | 172 - 174 Southampton Road, Titchfield | 564 yd | |
| Maple Maple Strawberry | Unit 4, 212 Hunts Pond Road | 652 yd | |
| Waypoint Church | Waypoint Church, 255 Hunts Pond Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Joseph Paxton | Sir Joseph Paxton, 272 Hunts Pond Road | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buoys Plaice | 87 Southampton Road, Park Gate | 778 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Gate Primary School NORTHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| St Anthonys Catholic Primary School PRIMATE ROAD | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Lockswood Community And Sports Association The Lockswood Centre The Lockswood Centre | 1,054 yd | |
| Hunts Pond Road Recreation Ground Hunts Pond Road | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 66.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.