Calmore Road is in Calmore, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 2RA is located in the Totton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest East. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Calmore Road, Calmore, Southampton, SO40 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 2SN, SO40 2SJ, SO40 2WB, SO40 8XS, SO40 8XR, SO40 2SR, SO40 8XW, SO40 2SP, SO40 2SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO40 2RA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.9% | 49.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 34.6% | 38.9% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 42.4% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.5% | 53.2% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 31.1% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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% | 15.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 9.1% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 17.2% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 20.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 30% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.9% | 90.3% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 91.5% 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 | 94% | 91.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calmore Road was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% lower than the Totton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Calmore Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Totton North and the 241st highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 202 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2023-10-27 | £529,038 |
| 212 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £492,000 | 2022-05-12 | £464,945 |
| 210 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-02-18 | £563,132 |
| 168 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-12-13 | £515,556 |
| 184 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2019-09-30 | £451,272 |
SO40 2RA 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 | 144 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calmore Junior School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Infant School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood Infant School Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School Ringwood Road , Woodlands SO40 7GY | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 5,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,999 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANGER FARM ARTS CENTRE | AIKMAN LANE, TOTTON | 599 yd | |
| TOTTON AND ELING TENNIS CENTRE | LE CAFE DU TENNIS, AIKMAN LANE | 599 yd | |
| SO40 | WEST TOTTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, HAZEL FARM ROAD | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAXON INN | CALMORE DRIVE, CALMORE | 568 yd | |
| TOTTONIANS RFC LTD | WATER LANE, TOTTON | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAMNAH'S INDIAN KITCHEN | 3 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 1,011 yd | |
| MINGS CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 2B WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRISONS | SPRUCE DRIVE, TOTTON | 502 yd | |
| TESCO EXPRESS SUPERMARKET | 1 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calmore Junior School CALMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Totton And Eling Tennis Centre AIKMAN LANE | tennis courts | 636 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGES RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGES RECREATION GROUND CALMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Hanger Farm Playing Field Aikman Lane | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 830 yd |
| Totton College Water Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 852 yd |
| West Totton Community Centre HAZEL FARM ROAD | squash courts | 1,005 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.6% |
| 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 | 3.8% |
| Median download speed | 24.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.