Applewood is in Park Gate, Southampton and in Southampton district. SO31 7HQ is located in the Park Gate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Applewood, Park Gate, Southampton, SO31 7HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 7GL, SO31 7AW, SO31 7HR, SO31 7GP, SO31 7ZE, SO31 7GR, SO31 7GN, SO31 7GF, SO31 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO31 7HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 25% | 30.9% | 5.9% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 50.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 52.8% | 49.4% | -3.4% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.8% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 11.4% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 23.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 36.8% | 0.3% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.9% | 96.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
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 | 92.7% | 96.3% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 96.9% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.9% | 37.2% | 10.7% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Applewood was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Park Gate average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Applewood has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Park Gate and the 167th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Applewood, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-02-25 | £531,021 |
| 2 Applewood, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2019-04-10 | £546,675 |
| 1 Applewood, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2014-03-18 | £950,870 |
| 2 Applewood, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2009-09-10 | £634,737 |
| 5 Applewood, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2009-07-13 | £591,481 |
SO31 7HQ 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Allotment Road , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AP | 4out of 4 | 966 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiteley Primary School Gull Coppice , Whiteley PO15 7LA | 4out of 4 | 1,380 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 | 2,243 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 1,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 4,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Henry Cort Community College Hillson Drive , PO15 6PH | 3out of 4 | 4,291 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 | 734 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Special School Patchway Drive , Oldbury Way PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 5,293 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Special School Oldbury Way , PO14 3BN | 3out of 4 | 5,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabulous Bakers | 4 Middle Road, Park Gate | 240 yd | |
| Tasty Grill | 12 Middle Road, Park Gate | 251 yd | |
| Park Gate Tandoori | Park Gate Tandoori, Duncan Road | 393 yd | |
| Kams Palace | 1 Bridge Road, Park Gate | 415 yd | |
| The Bold Forester | The Bold Forester, 120 Bridge Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | 27 - 29 Middle Road, Park Gate | 215 yd | |
| The Village Inn | The Village Inn, 67 Botley Road | 306 yd | |
| Locks Heath Working Mens Club | Locks Heath Working Mens Club, Duncan Road | 393 yd | |
| The Talisman | The Talisman, 3 Bridge Road | 415 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | Royal British Legion Club, 366 Brook Lane | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish & Chips @27 | 27 Station Road, Park Gate | 132 yd | |
| Domino'S Pizza | 15 - 17 Middle Road, Park Gate | 220 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 39 Middle Road, Park Gate | 226 yd | |
| Indian Summer | Unit 2, 4 Middle Road | 251 yd | |
| Buoys Plaice | 87 Southampton Road, Park Gate | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury'S Local | 22 - 24 Bridge Road, Park Gate | 328 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Gate Primary School NORTHMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Lord Wilson Academy Trust MONTEFIORE DRIVE | 803 yd | |
| Allotment Road Recreation Ground Allotment Road | grass pitches | 913 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 | 80.0% |
| 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 | 160.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.