Church Road is in Locks Heath, Southampton and in Fareham district. SO31 6LS is located in the Locks Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Road, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 6DA, SO31 6LQ, SO31 6WN, SO31 6WT, SO31 6LR, SO31 6WP, SO31 6WS, SO31 6WQ, SO31 6GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO31 6LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 52.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 6LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.2% 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 | 27.8% | 22.7% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 57.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 13.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 60.9% | 50.9% | -10.0% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33.7% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 12.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 15.8% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 41.5% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 7.9% | 0.3% | -7.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.2% | 95.1% | 5.9% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 93.7% | 92% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.7% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 0.6% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.3% | 76.7% | 12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 45.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% higher than the Hook-with-Warsash average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hook-with-Warsash and the 144th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Church Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-04-19 | £422,161 |
| 47 Church Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £511,000 | 2022-06-28 | £509,428 |
| 67 Church Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2021-09-17 | £473,986 |
| 65A Church Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-05-06 | £501,383 |
| 95 Church Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-03-11 | £444,442 |
SO31 6LS 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 6LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Abshot Road , Titchfield Common PO14 4NH | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Junior School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Infant School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,492 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 | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 4,593 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 | 1,162 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 4,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Big Village | 21 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way | 546 yd | |
| St Johns Church Complex | St Johns Church Hall, 127 Locksheath Park Road | 579 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 23 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way | 626 yd | |
| Yaprak Kitchen | 10 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way | 626 yd | |
| Soothills | 20 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Strawberry Field Tavern | 1 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way | 626 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Royal British Legion Club, 366 Brook Lane | 942 yd | |
| The Talisman | The Talisman, 3 Bridge Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buoys Plaice | 87 Southampton Road, Park Gate | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 27 - 30 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lockswood Community And Sports Association The Lockswood Centre The Lockswood Centre | 554 yd | |
| Busybodys (Closed) Locks Heath Centre Locks Heath Centre Centre Way | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Park Gate Primary School NORTHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Locks Heath Junior School WARSASH ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,022 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.