Salisbury Road is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 3GL is located in the Totton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest East. This postcode has been in use since 2010-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Salisbury Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 3LZ, SO40 3PR, SO40 3NT, SO40 3XE, SO40 3PS, SO40 3LX, SO40 3NU, SO40 3GR, SO40 3PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO40 3GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 51.4% | 6.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.6% | -6.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 33.9% | 41.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 43.7% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.3% | 48.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 38.3% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 12% | -4.1% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 14% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 16.3% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 25.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 22.9% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 97.2% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.9% | 96.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury Road was 14.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.1% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salisbury Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 79th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Forest Mews Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £186,000 | 2010-12-22 | £305,297 |
| 9 Forest Mews Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £187,000 | 2010-11-05 | £302,762 |
| 14 Forest Mews Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, a newly built property | £204,000 | 2010-11-05 | £330,286 |
| 4 Forest Mews Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2010-10-04 | £203,226 |
| 2 Forest Mews Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £143,000 | 2010-10-04 | £193,742 |
SO40 3GL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO40 3GL 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calmore Junior School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Infant School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Community 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 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,090 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,936 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,660 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 5,462 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MO'S DINER | SOUTH HAMPSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK, EDDYSTONE ROAD | 477 yd | |
| STARBUCKS | SOUTH HAMPSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK, EDDYSTONE ROAD | 504 yd | |
| THE CHAPEL | 12 HAMMONDS GREEN, TOTTON | 938 yd | |
| AFC TOTTON | SALISBURY ROAD, CALMORE | 1,081 yd | |
| LOTTIE TOTS STREET | 92 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESTWOOD | SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 250 yd | |
| SAXON INN | CALMORE DRIVE, CALMORE | 927 yd | |
| TOTTONIANS RFC LTD | WATER LANE, TOTTON | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE'S TAKEAWAY | 210 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 341 yd | |
| TESTWOOD CHEF | 217 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 466 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Testwood Recreation Ground SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Calmore Junior School CALMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Totton And Eling Football Club SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Testwood Stadium Salisbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Testwood School TESTWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.