Heath Road South, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO31 6SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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	47.6%	54.1%	6.5%	51.0%	3.1%
Male	52.4%	45.9%	-6.5%	49.0%	-3.1%

Partnership Status

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 6SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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	19.3%	22.5%	3.2%	37.9%	-15.4%
Married: Opposite sex	68.3%	61.1%	-7.2%	44.2%	16.9%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Separated	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6%	6.1%	0.1%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	4.8%	9.8%	5.0%	6.1%	3.7%

Health

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	47.9%	50.7%	2.8%	48.4%	2.3%
Good health	36.7%	32.9%	-3.8%	33.6%	-0.7%
Fair health	13.6%	13.9%	0.3%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	1%	1.8%	0.8%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.5%	10.3%	-6.2%	18.2%	-7.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	11.9%	-4.2%	9.6%	2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	12.8%	-0.9%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	11.5%	5.1%	5.3%	6.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	15.2%	3.2%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	29.3%	36.2%	6.9%	33.8%	2.4%
Other	6%	2.1%	-3.9%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.5%	-1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.6%	98.6%	0.0%	81.4%	17.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.1% 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	97.2%	92.1%	-5.1%	83.2%	8.9%
European Union	1.4%	2.9%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0%	3.2%	3.2%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.9%	92.1%	-4.8%	83.2%	8.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.9%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	1.1%	-1.3%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
Spain	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	1.8%	0.2%	1.6%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.6%	37.2%	-3.6%
Christian	60%	46.2%	13.8%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Heath Road South dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heath Road South was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Hook-with-Warsash average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Heath Road South has the 16th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hook-with-Warsash and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SO31 6SJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Heath Road South are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Fareham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Heath Road South, Locks Heath, Southampton, SO31 6SJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO31 6SJ

Average Price
£431,885

Semi-Detached
£365,837

Terraced
£369,708

Detached
£541,149

Flats/Maisonettes
£229,585

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Heath Road South

Average Price
£404,243

Semi-Detached
£369,916

Terraced
£358,706

Detached
£514,491

Flats/Maisonettes
£221,728

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Heath Road South

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Heath Road South, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£434,000	2025-08-04	£433,108
33 Heath Road South, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£235,000	2024-12-19	£231,320
27 Heath Road South, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building	£336,000	2024-10-04	£340,148
16 Heath Road South, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2024-05-17	£369,916
25 Heath Road South, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£204,000	2021-12-03	£202,284

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO31 6SJ

Employment

SO31 6SJ 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 6SJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	73
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	13
Education	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ	4out of 4	718 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Locks Heath Junior School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ	3out of 4	1,144 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Allotment Road , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AP	4out of 4	1,258 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Locks Heath Infant School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ	4out of 4	1,262 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Park Gate Primary School Northmore Road , Park Gate SO31 6LX	3out of 4	1,346 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brookfield Community School Brook Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7DU	3out of 4	401 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE	3out of 4	3,701 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH	3out of 4	4,723 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
LWS Academy Montefiore Drive , Sarisbury Green SO31 7NL	2out of 4	834 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE	- not rated	2,702 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS	- not rated	3,208 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN	3out of 4	5,371 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN	3out of 4	5,375 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut Delivery	23 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way	366 yd
Yaprak Kitchen	10 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way	366 yd
Soothills	20 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way	366 yd
Basmati Restaurant	10a Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way	366 yd
Costa Coffee	46 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way	366 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Strawberry Field Tavern	1 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way		366 yd
Royal British Legion Club	Royal British Legion Club, 366 Brook Lane		936 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
New Wok This Way	62 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green		915 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Waitrose Ltd	27 - 30 Locks Heath Centre, Centre Way		366 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Busybodys (Closed) Locks Heath Centre Locks Heath Centre Centre Way	health and fitness suite	352 yd
Lockswood Community And Sports Association The Lockswood Centre The Lockswood Centre		398 yd
Brookfield Community School BROOK LANE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	518 yd
Lord Wilson Academy Trust MONTEFIORE DRIVE		851 yd
Holly Hill Leisure Centre BARNES LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	969 yd
Locks Heath Junior School WARSASH ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,048 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	46.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	91.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.