Batchelor Green is in Bursledon, Southampton and in Eastleigh district. SO31 8FJ 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 Batchelor Green, Bursledon, Southampton, SO31 8FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 8FL, SO31 8BW, SO31 8FQ, SO31 8GB, SO31 8FX, SO31 8FU, SO31 8JH, SO31 8FW, SO31 8FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 8FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 52.2% | 49.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 8FJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 33.5% | 29.8% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 52.4% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 48.1% | 44.5% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 42.6% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 11% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8FJ this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 17.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 20.3% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 38.6% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 98.1% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.1% | 94.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Batchelor Green was 58.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.9% lower than the Bursledon & Hound North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Batchelor Green has the 25th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Bursledon & Hound North and the 153rd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Eastleigh .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Batchelor Green, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,500 | 2023-02-03 | £284,350 |
| 15 Batchelor Green, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-05-19 | £288,645 |
| 6 Batchelor Green, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2018-04-23 | £292,011 |
| 31 Batchelor Green, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-12-15 | £278,762 |
| 11 Batchelor Green, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £226,500 | 2017-11-09 | £273,849 |
SO31 8FJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bursledon Church of England Infant School Long Lane , Bursledon SO31 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hightown Primary School Tunstall Road , Thornhill SO19 6AA | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentine Primary School Valentine Avenue , Sholing SO19 0EQ | 2out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Abbey Junior School Westwood Road , Netley Abbey SO31 5EL | 3out of 4 | 2,411 yd | Community 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 | 1,840 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Mayfield Ashley Crescent , SO19 9NA | 3out of 4 | 2,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chamberlayne Academy Tickleford Drive , Weston SO19 9QP | - not rated | 2,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Sholing Middle Road , Sholing SO19 8PH | 2out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Brook Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7DU | 3out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,805 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 | 2,790 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Springwell School Hinkler Road , Thornhill SO19 6DH | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 3,214 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LWS Academy Montefiore Drive , Sarisbury Green SO31 7NL | 2out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Yarrow Heights School 104-106 Cobden Avenue , Bitterne Park SO18 1FS | - not rated | 5,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COFFEE SHOP | BURSLEDON COMMUNITY CENTRE, LOWFORD CENTRE, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8ES | 333 yd | |
| PILANDS WOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE | THE PILANDS WOOD CENTRE, CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DT | 404 yd | |
| ST PAULS CHURCH - MESSY CHURCH | ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DT | 408 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 899 yd | |
| Greggs | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden Tree | THE LINDEN TREE, SCHOOL ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8BU | 287 yd | |
| BURSLEDON LUNCH CLUB | ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DT | 408 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | FOX AND HOUNDS, HUNGERFORD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DE | 614 yd | |
| THE PLOUGH INN | THE PLOUGH INN, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8BT | 913 yd | |
| The Vine Inn | THE VINE INN, HIGH STREET, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DJ | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range Fish & Chips | FOXCOTTE, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8EP | 357 yd | |
| GOLDEN BOAT KITCHEN | REAR OF, 71 PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8EP | 372 yd | |
| Park Kiosk | The Common, The Avenue | 375 yd | |
| HONG KONG CHEF | 22 CHAMBERLAYNE ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8DT | 399 yd | |
| LOWFORD BALTI | LOWFORD BALTI, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8EP | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | TESCO SUPERMARKET, HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8GN | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bursledon Recreation Ground BURSLEDON HEIGHTS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 586 yd |
| King George V Playing Field Pound Road | grass pitches | 738 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 64 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.