Windmill Lane is in Bursledon, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 8BE 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 Windmill Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 8LP, SO31 8BG, SO31 8JZ, SO31 8AP, SO31 8JY, SO31 8JR, SO31 8HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 8BE has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.5% | 48% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 | 30% | 32.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 48% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.7%) 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 | 49.7% | 46.9% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 40.8% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 8.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.4% | 18.4% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 35.6% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.5% | 89.2% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 94.8% | 90.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 91.4% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windmill Lane was 70.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.5% lower than the Bursledon & Hound North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Windmill Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North and the 110th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Windmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-11-16 | £314,844 |
| 4 Windmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2020-09-02 | £312,594 |
| 34 Windmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2019-04-26 | £288,392 |
| 4 Windmill Lodge Windmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-11-28 | £442,013 |
| 3 Windmill Lodge Windmill Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2016-12-09 | £330,031 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 30 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Junior School(CA) Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Copse Primary School Kings Copse Road , Hedge End SO30 0PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildern School Wildern Lane , Hedge End SO30 4EJ | 4out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community College Minstead Avenue , SO18 5FW | 2out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 3,349 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 | 3,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Serendipity School 399 Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DS | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 3,245 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LWS Academy Montefiore Drive , Sarisbury Green SO31 7NL | 2out of 4 | 4,265 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 4,832 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER & CARTER | WINDHOVER MANOR, PROVIDENCE HILL, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DW | 148 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 370 yd | |
| Greggs | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 370 yd | |
| THE COFFEE SHOP | BURSLEDON COMMUNITY CENTRE, LOWFORD CENTRE, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8ES | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Tree | THE LINDEN TREE, SCHOOL ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8BU | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YO! TO GO | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 370 yd | |
| Park Kiosk | The Common, The Avenue | 639 yd | |
| LOWFORD BALTI | LOWFORD BALTI, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8EP | 642 yd | |
| GOLDEN BOAT KITCHEN | REAR OF, 71 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8EP | 659 yd | |
| Range Fish & Chips | FOXCOTTE, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8EP | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 370 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Recreation Ground BURSLEDON HEIGHTS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 906 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 35.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.