Calmore Road is in Calmore, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 2RF 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 2RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 2RY, SO40 2TH, SO40 2RL, SO40 2ZW, SO40 2UP, SO40 2RG, SO40 2RE, SO40 2RJ, SO40 2BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO40 2RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO40 2RF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.9% | 29.4% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 51.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 53.8% | 54.4% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.3% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 12.9% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.9% | 15.7% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 12% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 6.3% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 21.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 29.3% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 95% | 93.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Calmore Road was 134.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% higher than the Totton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Calmore Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Totton North and the 53rd highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 282 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2024-10-29 | £468,910 |
| 308 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-10-17 | £382,984 |
| 283 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2022-12-14 | £520,768 |
| 284 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-08-25 | £583,473 |
| 314 Calmore Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £523,000 | 2022-04-28 | £492,235 |
SO40 2RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 171 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 581 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Infant School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood Infant School Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School Ringwood Road , Woodlands SO40 7GY | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 3,728 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,243 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 5,173 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 | 2,360 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,968 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,926 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 5,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS | SOUTH HAMPSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK, EDDYSTONE ROAD | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAXON INN | CALMORE DRIVE, CALMORE | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRISONS | SPRUCE DRIVE, TOTTON | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGES RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGES RECREATION GROUND CALMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 192 yd |
| Calmore Junior School CALMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Calmore Sports Club Loperwood Lane | grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Totton And Eling Football Club SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Testwood Stadium Salisbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,043 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.