Brook Lane is in Warsash, Southampton and in Fareham district. SO31 9FG 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 Brook Lane, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO31 9FG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.7% | 49.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 9FG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.1% 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 | 18.3% | 21.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 65.1% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 20.9% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 58.9% | 60.4% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 26.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9FG this area, 7% 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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 13.7% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 52.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 94% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 95.8% | 91.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 92.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 76.7% | 19.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Lane was 187.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 449.9% higher than the Hook-with-Warsash average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hook-with-Warsash and the 15th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 - 50 Brook Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £7,238,000 | 2024-07-05 | £7,460,354 |
| 50 Brook Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2023-05-12 | £763,926 |
| 52 Brook Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,030,000 | 2021-11-19 | £1,067,335 |
| 14 Brook Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £762,000 | 2021-06-29 | £856,259 |
| 62 Brook Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-11-06 | £761,278 |
SO31 9FG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO31 9FG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Junior School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Infant School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Church of England Junior School Allotment Road , Sarisbury Green SO31 7AP | 4out of 4 | 2,288 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 | 1,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 2,875 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 | 2,212 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 3,827 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS | - not rated | 4,263 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lucky House Ltd | 9 Brook Lane, Warsash | 325 yd | |
| Victory Hall | Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road | 351 yd | |
| High Tides Cafe | 14 - 16 Shore Road, Warsash | 389 yd | |
| The Frying Fish | 21 Shore Road, Warsash | 461 yd | |
| Chon Chola | 23 Shore Road, Warsash | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Silver Fern | Silver Fern, 19 Warsash Road | 351 yd | |
| The Hook/Luciano'S | The Hook Lucianos, 2 Warsash Road | 404 yd | |
| Warsash Sailing Club | Warsash Sailing Club, Shore Road | 461 yd | |
| Salterns Working Mens Club | Saltern Working Mens Club, 43 Newtown Road | 578 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | The Rising Sun, 74 Shore Road | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 15 Brook Lane, Warsash | 325 yd | |
| New Wok This Way | 62 Barnes Lane, Sarisbury Green | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Gp Ltd | 3 Warsash Road, Warsash | 351 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warsash Recreation Ground Osborne Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 916 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.