Howerts Close is in Warsash, Southampton and in Fareham district. SO31 9JR 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 Howerts Close, Warsash, Southampton, SO31 9JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO31 9GN, SO31 9JQ, SO31 9GH, SO31 9GF, SO31 9GZ, SO31 9GR, SO31 9JX, SO31 9PU, SO31 9UH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO31 9JR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.2% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.8% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 31.6% | 39.2% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 45.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 9.7% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 47.8% | 47.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 38.1% | -4.5% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 11.7% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 16.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 14.9% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 17.7% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 27% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.5% | 95.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.2% | 94.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 94.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howerts Close was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% higher than the Hook-with-Warsash average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howerts Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Hook-with-Warsash and the 114th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Fareham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Howerts Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-28 | £249,747 |
| 30 Howerts Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-01-31 | £344,538 |
| 50 Howerts Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-05-16 | £327,268 |
| 20 Howerts Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-03-28 | £263,821 |
| 48 Howerts Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-10-21 | £324,736 |
SO31 9JR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Junior School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 3out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Locks Heath Infant School Warsash Road , Locks Heath SO31 9NZ | 4out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarisbury Infant School Barnes Lane , Sarisbury Green SO31 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 2,507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Abshot Road , Titchfield Common PO14 4NH | 3out of 4 | 2,937 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 | 2,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hamble School Satchell Lane , Hamble-le-Rice SO31 4NE | 3out of 4 | 3,909 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 | 2,946 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| West Hill Park School West Hill Park , St Margarets Lane PO14 4BS | - not rated | 3,849 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Ways School New Road , Swanwick SO31 7HE | - not rated | 4,738 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 | 686 yd | |
| The Village Bakery | 46 Warsash Road, Warsash | 686 yd | |
| Victory Hall | Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road | 792 yd | |
| The Frying Fish | 21 Shore Road, Warsash | 901 yd | |
| Chon Chola | 23 Shore Road, Warsash | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salterns Working Mens Club | Saltern Working Mens Club, 43 Newtown Road | 711 yd | |
| The Silver Fern | Silver Fern, 19 Warsash Road | 792 yd | |
| The Hook/Luciano'S | The Hook Lucianos, 2 Warsash Road | 818 yd | |
| Warsash Sailing Club | Warsash Sailing Club, Shore Road | 901 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | The Rising Sun, 74 Shore Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 15 Brook Lane, Warsash | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Gp Ltd | 3 Warsash Road, Warsash | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warsash Recreation Ground Osborne Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 231 yd |
| Warsash Wasps Football Ground New Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 373 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.