SO31 8ER 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 (8ER) 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 8.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case ER.

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 8ER 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 8ER postcode have the street address of Lowford Hill

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the SO31 8ER postcode is home to a bustling 62 residents!

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

SO31 8ER is within the village of Bursledon.

The SO31 8ER postcode area is composed of 94.44% residential properties, 5.56% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in SO31 8ER are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached. Of these bungalows, most are detached.

Most properties in SO31 8ER are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.

None Domestic Buildings in SO31 8ER fall under these categories: Clinic.

Clinic include Bursledon Dental Clinic Hamble Cottage, Lowford Hill.

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Map of the SO31 8ER Postcode

Property Type	Percentage
Residential	94.44%
Commercial	5.56%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for SO31 8ER

The telephone area code for SO31 8ER is 023 Southampton, Portsmouth.

Map Coordinates for SO31 8ER

Latitude	50.8888635408
Longitude	-1.32140433333

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Weather Forecast for SO31 8ER

Mon 29th Apr

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Time Period	Icon	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
18:00 to 21:00		Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	S 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00		Clear night	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	0.00%	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%	SSE 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Clear night	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Sunny day	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Sunny day	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	1.00%	SSE 13 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Sunny day	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	4.00%	SSE 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Partly cloudy (day)	15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	6.00%	SSE 11 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	12.00%	SSE 7 mph

Wed 1st May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	6.00%	SSW 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	5.00%	S 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	7.00%	ENE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	14.00%	E 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	18.00%	SSE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain	14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	48.00%	W 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Light rain	12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C)	53.00%	WNW 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	51.00%	NW 9 mph

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	51.00%	NW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain shower (night)	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	44.00%	NW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	16.00%	NW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Overcast	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	19.00%	NW 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Overcast	15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C)	17.00%	NW 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C)	12.00%	WNW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C)	16.00%	NW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	8.00%	NW 9 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the SO31 8ER Postcode?

Download Speeds For SO31 8ER

Average Mbps	123.900
Median Mbps	70.800
Maximum Mbps	593.000

SO31 8ER has an average download speed of 123.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).

553 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

81% of postcodes (958,537) have slower broadband speeds.

19% of postcodes (225,551) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For SO31 8ER

Average Mbps	19.100
Median Mbps	19.500
Maximum Mbps	41.260

SO31 8ER has an average upload speed of 19.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).

2,952 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

91% of postcodes (1,083,565) have slower upload speeds.

8% of postcodes (98,124) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of SO31 8ER Postcode

England Primary Schools

Freegrounds Junior School

Address: Freegrounds Junior School, Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0GG

Distance: 1.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489782295

Freegrounds Infant School

Address: Freegrounds Infant School, Hobb Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0GG

Distance: 1.96 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489782075

Kings Copse Primary School

Address: Kings Copse Primary School, Kings Copse Road, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 0PQ

Distance: 1.61 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489785040

Bursledon Church of England Infant School

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

Distance: 0.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380402869

Bursledon Junior School(CA)

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

Distance: 0.38 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380402869

Shamblehurst Primary School

Address: Shamblehurst Primary School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ

Distance: 2.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489782342

Hamble Primary School

Address: Hamble Primary School, Hamble Lane, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4ND

Distance: 1.64 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380453298

Hightown Primary School

Address: Hightown Primary School, Tunstall Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6AA

Distance: 1.06 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380403536

Kanes Hill Primary School

Address: Kanes Hill Primary School, Fairfax Court, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FW

Distance: 1.58 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380463737

Kanes Hill Primary School

Address: Kanes Hill Primary School, Fairfax Court, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FW

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact:

Thornhill Primary School

Address: Thornhill Primary School, Byron Road, Thornhill, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 6FH

Distance: 1.76 miles

Contact:

Valentine Primary School

Address: Valentine Primary School, Valentine Avenue, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 0EQ

Distance: 1.14 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380448944

Netley Abbey Infant School

Address: Netley Abbey Infant School, Westwood Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5EL

Distance: 1.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380452263

Netley Abbey Junior School

Address: Netley Abbey Junior School, Westwood Road, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 5EL

Distance: 1.39 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380453731

St Monica Primary School

Address: St Monica Primary School, Bay Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 8EZ

Distance: 1.63 miles

Contact:

Weston Park Primary School

Address: Weston Park Primary School, Newtown Road, Woolston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9HX

Distance: 1.55 miles

Contact:

England Secondary Schools

Wildern School

Address: Wildern School, Wildern Lane, Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ

Distance: 2.30 miles

School Website

Contact: 01489783473

The Hamble School

Address: The Hamble School, Satchell Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NE

Distance: 1.09 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380452105

Oasis Academy Mayfield

Address: Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9NA

Distance: 1.07 miles

School Website

Contact: 02380328128

Chamberlayne College for the Arts

Address: Chamberlayne College for the Arts, Tickleford Drive, Weston, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP

Distance: 1.50 miles

Contact:

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near SO31 8ER

BURSLEDON DENTAL CLINIC

Address: HAMBLE COTTAGE, LOWFORD HILL, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 8ER

Distance: 0.00 miles

Contact: :

BEAUFORT HOUSE

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

Distance: 0.12 miles

Contact: :

70 WARBURTON ROAD [DENTAL PRACTICE]

Address: 70 WARBURTON ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO19 6HQ

Distance: 1.16 miles

Contact: :

HEDGE END DENTAL SURGERY

Address: SARACEN HOUSE, 6 FREEGROUNDS AVENUE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 0BJ

Distance: 1.82 miles

Contact: :

ACORN DENTAL HEALTH

Address: 22 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4FQ

Distance: 1.99 miles

Contact: :

112 DENTAL CARE

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

Distance: 2.05 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near SO31 8ER

TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY

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

Distance: 0.42 miles

Contact: tel: 03452 666628

BLACKTHORN PHARMACY

Address: BLACKTHORN HEALTH CENTRE, SATCHELL LANE, HAMBLE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 4NQ

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: tel: 02380 453311

DAY LEWIS PHARMACY

Address: CHESSEL PRACTICE, SULLIVAN ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO19 0HS

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: tel: 02380 449761

WELL

Address: 326 HINKLER ROAD, THORNHILL, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO19 6DF

Distance: 1.45 miles

Contact: tel: 02380 448708

NIGHTINGALE PHARMACY

Address: 67 NEW ROAD, NETLEY ABBEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 5BN

Distance: 1.71 miles

Contact: tel: 02381 782844

H J EVERETT

Address: 5 ST. JOHNS CENTRE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4QU

Distance: 1.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01489 787141

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near SO31 8ER

BURSELDON TWRS EXTRA

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

Distance: 0.42 miles

Contact: :

RAWLINGS OPTICIANS (HEDGE END)

Address: 10 ST. JOHNS CENTRE, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO30 4QU

Distance: 1.83 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (SOTON HEDGE END)

Address: 7 LOWER NORTHAM ROAD, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 4FN

Distance: 1.92 miles

Contact: :

SPECSAVERS (SOUTHAMPTON - BITTERNE)

Address: UNIT 3, 440 BITTERNE ROAD, BITTERNE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO18 5EF

Distance: 2.40 miles

Contact: :

SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BITTERNE)

Address: 417A BITTERNE ROAD, BITTERNE VILLAGE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO18 5EE

Distance: 2.40 miles

Contact: :

M&S OPTICIANS - HEDGE END

Address: TOLLBAR WAY, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH

Distance: 2.41 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near SO31 8ER

BURSLEDON SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: LOWFORD CENTRE, PORTSMOUTH ROAD, BURSLEDON, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 8ES

Distance: 0.21 miles

Contact: :

BLACKTHORN HEALTH CENTRE

Address: SATCHELL LANE, HAMBLE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO31 4NQ

Distance: 0.92 miles

Contact: tel: 023 80453110

THE PEARTREE PRACTICE

Address: SULLIVAN ROAD, SHOLING, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 0HS

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: tel: 023 80443377

THORNHILL SURGERY

Address: THORNHILL CENTRE FOR HEALTHY LIVING, PEPYS AVENUE, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO19 6PJ

Distance: 1.58 miles

Contact: tel: 02380 448380

LADIES WALK SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2

Address: 90 THORNHILL PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 5TS

Distance: 1.85 miles

Contact: :

LADIES WALK SURGERY

Address: 90 THORNHILL PARK ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON, HAMPSHIRE, SO18 5TS

Distance: 1.85 miles

Contact: :

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Transport Links near SO31 8ER

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: SO31 8ER

Bursledon
Bursledon station, Station Road, Bursledon, Hampshire, SO31 8AA
Distance: 1.19 miles
Driving Time: 2.44 minutes
Hamble
Hamble station, Hamble Lane, Hamble, Hampshire, SO31 4NL
Distance: 1.61 miles
Driving Time: 3.13 minutes
Netley
Netley station, Station Road, Netley Abbey, Hampshire, SO31 5AN
Distance: 1.99 miles
Driving Time: 3.83 minutes
Sholing
Sholing station, Station Road, Sholing, Hampshire, SO19 8HH
Distance: 2.31 miles
Driving Time: 4.63 minutes
Woolston
Woolston station, Garton Road, Woolston, Hampshire, SO19 2DJ
Distance: 2.90 miles
Driving Time: 6.06 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near SO31 8ER

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near SO31 8ER

M27 J8

Distance: 0.98 miles

Driving Time: 1.58 minutes

M27 J7

Distance: 2.08 miles

Driving Time: 2.81 minutes

M27 J9

Distance: 4.30 miles

Driving Time: 5.07 minutes

M27 J5

Distance: 5.82 miles

Driving Time: 6.43 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

What are the Council Tax Bands for the SO31 8ER Postcode?

Council Tax Bands for SO31 8ER
Council Tax Band	Number of Properties
Band C	4
Band D	6
Band E	4
Band F	2

What Addresses are in the SO31 8ER Postcode?

Addresses for Lowford Hill, Bursledon, Southampton, which have the SO31 8ER Postcode

Who are my Elected Representatives in the SO31 8ER Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Eastleigh Boro Const
Member or Parliament	Paul Holmes
Contact Details	Contact Paul Holmes
Political Party	Conservative

What Council is the SO31 8ER Postcode in?

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

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

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

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

How much is the Council Tax?

Eastleigh 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 Eastleigh 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 8ER 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 8ER

Yearly House Sales for SO31 8ER
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2012	£245,000	£245,000	£245,000	1
2013	£235,000	£295,000	£265,000	2
2015	£400,000	£400,000	£400,000	1
2016	£335,000	£255,000	£347,571	7
2018	£390,000	£390,000	£390,000	1
2020	£325,000	£325,000	£325,000	1
2021	£375,000	£375,000	£375,000	1
2023	£315,000	£315,000	£315,000	1

What Popular Supermarkets are near the SO31 8ER Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near SO31 8ER
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Aldi, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8BR	1.57 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to Aldi
Iceland, Bitterne Road, Bitterne Village, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 5EF	3.86 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to Iceland
Sainsburys, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH	3.87 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to Sainsburys
Sainsburys, Bitterne Road, Bitterne Village, SOUTHAMPTON, SO18 5RS	3.99 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to Sainsburys
Waitrose, Centre Way, Locks Heath, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 6DX	4.30 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to Waitrose

What Popular Restaurants are near the SO31 8ER Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near SO31 8ER
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Tollbar Way, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 2QY	2.64 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to Tollbar Way, Hedge End
Bargate Street, Southampton, Southampton, SO14 2FT	3.74 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to Bargate Street, Southampton
Burger King (uk) Ltd 98, Southampton, SO14 7DT	3.78 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to Burger King (uk) Ltd 98
238 Burgess Road, Southampton, SO16 3AU	4.52 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to 238 Burgess Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near SO31 8ER
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH	2.41 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to McDonald's, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH
McDonald's, West Quay Shopping Centre, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1QB	3.85 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to McDonald's, West Quay Shopping Centre, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1QB
McDonald's, Harbour Parade, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1BA	3.99 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to McDonald's, Harbour Parade, SOUTHAMPTON, SO15 1BA
McDonald's, High Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 2JE	4.25 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to McDonald's, High Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO16 2JE

KFC Restaurants near SO31 8ER
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, Bursledon Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO19 8NE	1.46 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to KFC Southampton - Burlesdon Road
KFC, Tollbar Way, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2UH	2.41 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to KFC Southampton - Hedge End
KFC, Above Bar Street, SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 7FN	3.85 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to KFC Southampton - Above Bar Street
KFC, Portswood Road, SOUTHAMPTON, SO17 2NF	4.03 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to KFC Southampton - Portswood Road
KFC, Long Lane, Holbury, SOUTHAMPTON, SO45 2LG	4.71 miles	Directions from SO31 8ER to KFC Southampton - Holbury