Hamblewood Botley, Eastleigh
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO30), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 13317874.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £775,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band F; Band D in Eastleigh costs £2,342 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 69% to 85% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Botley, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, River Hamble Country Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are -1 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Brook Lane Surgery, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 47 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £775,000 | £775,000 | £775,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £935,000 | £935,000 | £935,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £675,000 | £675,000 | £675,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £800,000 | £800,000 | £800,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £585,000 | £585,000 | £585,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2022 | 10 SO30 2GX | Detached | £775,000 | |
| 25 May 2018 | RIVER LODGE, 4 SO30 2GX | Detached | £935,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 5 SO30 2GX | Detached | £675,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2015 | RIVER LODGE, 4 SO30 2GX | Detached | £800,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2014 | 12 SO30 2GX | Detached | £585,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 189 m². Most common: House, detached (9); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Eastleigh in 2026-27: Band D £2,342 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,561 | £1,822 | £2,082 | £2,342 | £2,863 | £3,383 | £3,904 | £4,684 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band F (26% of about 1,070 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Botley (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between -1 m and 10 m above sea level (6 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO30 2EJ | 100% | 69% | 69% | 0% |
| SO30 2GX | 100% | 85% | 85% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Botley 155,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hedge End 402,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bursledon 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Square Botley | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eastleigh | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Hamble-le-Rice Ferry Landing Warsash | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 80.4 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Brook Lane Surgery | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lalys Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Health Solutions Limited | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Moorgreen Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Hedge End Police Station | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Botley, Botley Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | River Hamble Country Park 164 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.1 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman site 400yds (370m) S of Fairthorn, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east. 44 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman site 400yds (370m) S of Fairthorn | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pinkmead Copse | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Woodhouse Gully | Valley | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Curbridge Creek | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Breach Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
| New Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Hackett's Marsh | Wetland | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 15 |
7 of the street's 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Eastleigh: see them on the Eastleigh page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 150 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Deer Park School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Curdridge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Boorley Park | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Freegrounds Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Freegrounds Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOLPHIN SO30 2EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jan 2026 |
| BOTLEY MARKET HALL SO30 2EA | Other catering premises | 150 m | Exempt | |
| CrackleRock Brewing Company SO30 2EA | Manufacturers/packers | 170 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Regginas Italian Restaurant SO30 2EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2026 |
| HARVEY'S CAFE SO30 2EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| THE HIDDEN BUTCHER SO30 2GB | Retailers - other | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Mar 2026 |
| FLOUR AND FIRE SO30 2GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 1086 WINE BAR AND CHARCUTERIE SO30 2GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Pizzicato Records SO30 2GB | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| SUPER WOK SO30 2EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Purbani Botley Ltd SO30 2EA | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| THE BUGLE INN SO30 2EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Dec 2025 |
| THE OLD MILL RESTAURANT SO30 2GB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| BOTLEY BREWERY & HIDDEN TAP SO30 2GB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| CO-OP and Post Office SO30 2EA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Hill (22); On or near Supermarket (16); On or near Warner Mews (5); On or near Four Acre (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hamble Wood · Church Lane · Four Acre · Mill Hill · Mill Hill · Quayside · Mortimer Road · High Street · Warner Mews · Mill Hill · Cheping Gardens · Kilford Court
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.