Sandycroft is in Warsash, Southampton and in Fareham district. SO31 9AB is located in the Hook-with-Warsash electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Fareham. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandycroft, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 9AA, SO31 9BL, SO31 9LE, SO31 9GD, SO31 9EW, SO31 9GL, SO31 9GJ, SO31 9HX, SO31 9RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO31 9AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 51.2% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.5% | 48.8% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 9AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 23.7% | 26.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 55.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 61.4% | 51.9% | -9.5% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 36% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 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 9AB this area, 6.9% 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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 6.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 8.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 16.3% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.9% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 43.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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 | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.5% | 94.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.8% 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% | 92.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandycroft was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Hook-with-Warsash average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sandycroft has the 24th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hook-with-Warsash and the 118th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sandycroft, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2022-09-16 | £686,687 |
| 12 Sandycroft, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2018-03-19 | £638,814 |
| 8 Sandycroft, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2018-03-08 | £745,284 |
| 14 Sandycroft, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2017-11-17 | £641,887 |
| 10 Sandycroft, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2017-10-31 | £701,728 |
SO31 9AB 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hook-With-Warsash Church of England Academy Church Road , Warsash SO31 9GF | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Junior School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Infant School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Allotment Road , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AP | 4out of 4 | 2,742 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 | 1,976 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,414 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 | 2,565 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS | - not rated | 4,009 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Fig Catering | 46 Warsash Road, Warsash | 230 yd | |
| The Village Bakery | 46 Warsash Road, Warsash | 230 yd | |
| Victory Hall | Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road | 256 yd | |
| New Lucky House Ltd | 9 Brook Lane, Warsash | 431 yd | |
| High Tides Cafe | 14 - 16 Shore Road, Warsash | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Silver Fern | Silver Fern, 19 Warsash Road | 256 yd | |
| Salterns Working Mens Club | Saltern Working Mens Club, 43 Newtown Road | 317 yd | |
| The Hook/Luciano'S | The Hook Lucianos, 2 Warsash Road | 327 yd | |
| Warsash Sailing Club | Warsash Sailing Club, Shore Road | 454 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | The Rising Sun, 74 Shore Road | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 15 Brook Lane, Warsash | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Gp Ltd | 3 Warsash Road, Warsash | 256 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warsash Recreation Ground Osborne Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 313 yd |
| Warsash Wasps Football Ground New Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 569 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| 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 | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.49 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.49 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.