Bridge Road is in Bursledon, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 8AL is located in the Bursledon & Hound North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Eastleigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Road, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 8AN, SO31 8AH, SO31 8AX, SO31 8JW, SO31 8LL, SO31 8DA, SO31 8AJ, SO31 8AE, SO31 1AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 8AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 26.7% | 32.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 53.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 10.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 49.9% | 57.8% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 29.7% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around SO31 8AL this area, 7.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 7.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 18.1% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 3.5% | -4.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 44.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 95% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 92.8% | 91.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 92.5% | 91.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Road was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.9% lower than the Bursledon & Hound North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Bridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-09-30 | £456,708 |
| Allan Dale Bridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-12-15 | £424,935 |
| Amokura House Bridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £705,140 | 2022-09-26 | £675,238 |
| Ferissa Bridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £447,750 | 2022-06-01 | £441,386 |
| Oak Lodge Bridge Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2021-03-31 | £1,652,523 |
SO31 8AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 student residents living in SO31 8AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Copse Primary School Kings Copse Road , Hedge End SO30 0PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Allotment Road , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AP | 4out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Brook Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7DU | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,948 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 | 4,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LWS Academy Montefiore Drive , Sarisbury Green SO31 7NL | 2out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 3,209 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE CANTON also t/a THE NOODLE PLACE | LITTLE CANTON, BRIDGE ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8AW | 486 yd | |
| Seahorse Bistro | DEACONS BOATYARD, BRIDGE ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8AZ | 504 yd | |
| FEEBZ CAFE | RIVERSIDE BOATYARD, BLUNDELL LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 1AA | 522 yd | |
| Boat House Cafe | Swanwick Boatyard, Lower Swanwick | 763 yd | |
| Vanilla Gourmet Catering Ltd | Building 9 Unit D To F, Swanwick Shore | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Tree | THE LINDEN TREE, SCHOOL ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8BU | 710 yd | |
| Harpers Steakhouse | 286 Bridge Road, Swanwick | 763 yd | |
| The Jolly Sailor | THE JOLLY SAILOR, LANDS END ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DN | 810 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | THE VINE INN, HIGH STREET, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DJ | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWFORD BALTI | LOWFORD BALTI, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8EP | 726 yd | |
| GOLDEN BOAT KITCHEN | REAR OF, 71 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8EP | 771 yd | |
| Range Fish & Chips | FOXCOTTE, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8EP | 783 yd | |
| Park Kiosk | The Common, The Avenue | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Recreation Ground BURSLEDON HEIGHTS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 384 yd |
| Coal Park Lane EMBSAY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,004 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 | 55.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.9% |
| 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 | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.