SO31 1BL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (SO31) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1BL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case SO which means Southampton.
Postal District. In our case SO31.
Postal Sector. In our case SO31 6.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BL.

The regional mail center for the post area SO is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the SO31 1BL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is SARISBURY GREEN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the SO31 1BL postcode have the street address of Botley Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SO31 1BL postcode is home to a bustling 144 residents!

It is situated within the post town of SOUTHAMPTON within the old postal county of Hampshire.

SO31 1BL is within the Urban Area of Whiteley.

The SO31 1BL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in SO31 1BL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached and unknown. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in SO31 1BL are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

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Map of the SO31 1BL Postcode

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for SO31 1BL

The telephone area code for SO31 1BL is 01489 Bishops Waltham.

Map Coordinates for SO31 1BL

Latitude	50.8853649597
Longitude	-1.26773292744

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Weather Forecast for SO31 1BL

Sun 28th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C)	49.00%	NNW 11 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C)	78.00%	WNW 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain	8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	54.00%	W 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	10.00%	WSW 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	3.00%	WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	SW 7 mph

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	1.00%	SW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	1.00%	SSW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	0.00%	SSW 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	2.00%	SSW 16 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	2.00%	S 16 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	1.00%	S 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	0.00%	SSE 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Clear night	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 9 mph

Tue 30th Apr

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	1.00%	SE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	2.00%	SE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	5.00%	SSE 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	8.00%	SSE 11 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	10.00%	SSE 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Partly cloudy (day)	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	8.00%	SE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	8.00%	ESE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	9.00%	SE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Mist	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	19.00%	NE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	11.00%	ENE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	17.00%	E 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	16.00%	SE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	16.00%	SSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	16.00%	WSW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain shower (night)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	40.00%	WSW 4 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SO31 1BL Postcode?

Download Speeds For SO31 1BL

Average Mbps	57.400
Median Mbps	66.500
Maximum Mbps	80.000

SO31 1BL has an average download speed of 57.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,403 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

36% of postcodes (422,305) have slower broadband speeds.

64% of postcodes (760,933) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For SO31 1BL

Average Mbps	14.200
Median Mbps	19.500
Maximum Mbps	20.000

SO31 1BL has an average upload speed of 14.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

12,042 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

57% of postcodes (675,085) have slower upload speeds.

42% of postcodes (497,514) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of SO31 1BL Postcode

England Primary Schools

Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School

Address: Cornerstone CofE (VA) Primary School, Bluebell Way, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7QE

Distance: 0.75 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489660750

Whiteley Primary School

Address: Whiteley Primary School, Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7LA

Distance: 0.56 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489881601

St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School

Address: St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School, Abshot Road, Titchfield Common, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 4NH

Distance: 1.99 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489573276

Park Gate Primary School

Address: Park Gate Primary School, Northmore Road, Park Gate, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 6LX

Distance: 1.11 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489575444

Sarisbury Church of England Junior School

Address: Sarisbury Church of England Junior School, Allotment Road, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7AP

Distance: 1.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489573000

Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School

Address: Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School, 52 High Street, Botley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 2EA

Distance: 2.02 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489782308

Bursledon Church of England Infant School

Address: Bursledon Church of England Infant School, Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ

Distance: 1.97 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380402869

Bursledon Junior School(CA)

Address: Bursledon Junior School(CA), Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8BZ

Distance: 1.97 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380402869

England Secondary Schools

Brookfield Community School

Address: Brookfield Community School, Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 7DU

Distance: 1.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489576335

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near SO31 1BL

BOTLEY ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 205 BOTLEY ROAD, BURRIDGE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 1BJ

Distance: 0.06 miles

Contact: :

MY DENTIST

Address: GULL COPPICE, FAREHAM, PO15 7LS

Distance: 0.52 miles

Contact: :

112 DENTAL CARE

Address: 112 BRIDGE ROAD, SARISBURY GREEN, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 7EP

Distance: 0.89 miles

Contact: :

WHITELEY DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 3500 PARKWAY, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7AL

Distance: 1.21 miles

Contact: :

HUNTS POND ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)

Address: 270 HUNTS POND ROAD, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO14 4PF

Distance: 2.11 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Address: 61 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2ES

Distance: 2.13 miles

Contact: http: HTTP://OAKWOODDP.CO.UK

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near SO31 1BL

H J EVERETT

Address: YEW TREE DRIVE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7LB

Distance: 0.20 miles

Contact: tel: 01489 565441

H J EVERETT

Address: 44 BRIDGE ROAD, PARK GATE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 7GF

Distance: 0.91 miles

Contact: tel: 01489 573147

BOOTS

Address: UNIT E10 WHITELEY SHOP CT, WHITELEY WAY, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7PD

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: tel: 01489 589076

H J EVERETT

Address: CENTRE WAY, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6DX

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: tel: 01489 581172

LALYS PHARMACY

Address: 7 HIGH STREET, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EA

Distance: 2.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01489 782065

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

Address: HAMBLE LANE, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 8GN

Distance: 2.39 miles

Contact: tel: 03452 666628

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near SO31 1BL

REX WINGATE & PARTNERS (PARK GATE)

Address: 60-62 BOTLEY ROAD, PARK GATE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 1BB

Distance: 0.83 miles

Contact: :

VISION EXPRESS (WHITELEY)

Address: UNIT D7, WHITELEY SHOPPING CENTRE, WHITELEY WAY, FAREHAM, PO15 7PD

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (WHITELEY)

Address: UNIT G/4 WHITELEY SHOPPING CENTRE, WHITELEY WAY, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, HAMPSHIRE, PO15 7PD

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: :

20/20 VISION LTD

Address: 20 BRIDGE ROAD, PARK GATE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 7GE

Distance: 0.94 miles

Contact: :

OLDHAM DOMICILIARY SPECSAVERS LIMITED

Address: FORUM 6, PARKWAY, SOLENT BUSINESS PARK, FAREHAM, PO15 7PA

Distance: 1.15 miles

Contact: :

EYESTYLE CENTRE (SOUTHAMPTON)

Address: 16 LOCKS HEATH CENTRE, LOCKS HEATH, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 6DX

Distance: 1.54 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near SO31 1BL

MEON HEALTH PRACTICE

Address: YEW TREE DRIVE, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, PO15 7LB

Distance: 0.20 miles

Contact: :

FAREHAM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: BROOK LANE, SARISBURY GREEN, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7DQ

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact: :

FAREHAM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE

Address: 233A BROOK LANE, SARISBURY GREEN, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7DQ

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact: :

BROOK LANE SURGERY

Address: 233A BROOK LANE, SARISBURY GREEN, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 7DQ

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact: tel: 01489 575191

BROOK LANE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: 233A BROOK LANE, SARISBURY GREEN, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7DQ

Distance: 0.99 miles

Contact: :

PHL SAS SERVICE

Address: PARTNERING HEALTH LTD, 3 TURNBERRY HOUSE, 4400 PARKWAY, WHITELEY, FAREHAM, PO15 7FJ

Distance: 1.34 miles

Contact: tel: 03333 218827

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Transport Links near SO31 1BL

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: SO31 1BL

Swanwick
Swanwick station, Botley Road, Park Gate, Hampshire, SO31 1BA
Distance: 0.87 miles
Driving Time: 2.01 minutes
Bursledon
Bursledon station, Station Road, Bursledon, Hampshire, SO31 8AA
Distance: 1.90 miles
Driving Time: 4.00 minutes
Botley
Botley station, Botley Road, Botley, Hampshire, SO30 2DY
Distance: 2.85 miles
Driving Time: 4.41 minutes
Hamble
Hamble station, Hamble Lane, Hamble, Hampshire, SO31 4NL
Distance: 4.30 miles
Driving Time: 8.47 minutes
Netley
Netley station, Station Road, Netley Abbey, Hampshire, SO31 5AN
Distance: 4.69 miles
Driving Time: 9.17 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near SO31 1BL

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near SO31 1BL

M27 J9

Distance: 1.74 miles

Driving Time: 3.59 minutes

M27 J8

Distance: 2.96 miles

Driving Time: 5.76 minutes

M27 J7

Distance: 4.30 miles

Driving Time: 7.06 minutes

M27 J11

Distance: 6.03 miles

Driving Time: 7.87 minutes

M27 J10

Distance: 7.22 miles

Driving Time: 9.06 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the SO31 1BL Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for SO31 1BL
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band C	5
Band D	13
Band E	4
Band F	8
Band G	20
Band H	0

What Addresses are in the SO31 1BL Postcode?

Addresses for Botley Road, Burridge, Southampton, which have the SO31 1BL Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the SO31 1BL Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Fareham Co Const
Member or Parliament	Suella Braverman
Contact Details	Contact Suella Braverman
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the SO31 1BL Postcode in?

The Local Council for this Postcode is Fareham District Council and the County Council is Hampshire County Council.

Hampshire County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.

Fareham District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Fareham District at the following link Fareham District.

How much is the Council Tax?

Fareham District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Fareham District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Planning Applications

When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.

Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.

Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the SO31 1BL Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Hampshire County Council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Hampshire Library Service

House Sales in SO31 1BL

Yearly House Sales for SO31 1BL
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2011	£348,000	£615,000	£420,600	5
2012	£207,500	£725,000	£466,250	2
2013	£313,500	£610,000	£601,700	5
2014	£325,000	£460,000	£497,800	5
2015	£325,000	£485,000	£405,000	2
2016	£750,000	£870,000	£810,000	2
2017	£355,000	£750,000	£568,333	3
2018	£375,000	£775,000	£499,000	3
2019	£900,000	£875,000	£887,500	2
2020	£375,000	£850,000	£700,000	3
2021	£385,000	£495,000	£440,000	2
2022	£284,750	£932,000	£608,375	2

Postcodes near the SO31 1BL Postcode

PO15 7DU Andalusian Gardens SO31 1FW Ashley Close SO31 1BJ Botley Road SO31 1BP Botley Road SO31 1BW Botley Road SO31 1EE Caigers Green PO15 7DT Camargue Close SO31 1EG Fairlawns SO31 1BN Green Lane PO15 7DX Haflinger Drive PO15 7BH Lipizzaner Fields PO15 7EJ Oldenburg SO31 7DX Swanwick Lane PO15 7LB Yew Tree Drive

What Popular Supermarkets are near the SO31 1BL Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near SO31 1BL
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Tesco, Whiteley Village, Whiteley Way, Whiteley, FAREHAM, PO15 7LL	1.53 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to Tesco
Waitrose, Centre Way, Locks Heath, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 6DX	2.47 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to Waitrose
Iceland, Centre Way, Locks Heath, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 6DX	2.47 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to Iceland
Aldi, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8BR	4.78 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to Aldi
Sainsburys, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH	5.25 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to Sainsburys

What Popular Restaurants are near the SO31 1BL Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near SO31 1BL
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Tollbar Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2QY	3.40 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to Tollbar Way, Hedge End
Bargate Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 2FT	6.07 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to Bargate Street, Southampton
Burger King (uk) Ltd 98, Southampton, SO14 7DT	6.10 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to Burger King (uk) Ltd 98
238 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU	6.43 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to 238 Burgess Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near SO31 1BL
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH	3.26 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to McDonald's, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH
McDonald's, West Street, FAREHAM, PO16 0AB	4.42 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to McDonald's, West Street, FAREHAM, PO16 0AB
McDonald's, Speedfields Park, FAREHAM, PO14 1TZ	4.96 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to McDonald's, Speedfields Park, FAREHAM, PO14 1TZ
McDonald's, High Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 2JE	6.10 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to McDonald's, High Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 2JE

KFC Restaurants near SO31 1BL
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH	3.26 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to KFC Southampton - Hedge End
KFC, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NE	3.49 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to KFC Southampton - Burlesdon Road
KFC, Portswood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2NF	6.12 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to KFC Southampton - Portswood Road
KFC, Long Lane, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2LG	6.15 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to KFC Southampton - Holbury
KFC, Above Bar Street, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 7FN	6.15 miles	Directions from SO31 1BL to KFC Southampton - Above Bar Street