Russell Place is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 3GP is located in the Totton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Russell Place, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 3HU, SO40 3HP, SO40 3HL, SO40 3HT, SO40 3HS, SO40 3HN, SO40 2GL, SO40 3HR, SO40 3HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO40 3GP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 55.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 45.4% | 44.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 26.9% | 30.5% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 42.2% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.5% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 12% | 14.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 | 42.4% | 44.4% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 36.2% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.7% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 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 | 27.6% | 18.7% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.5% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 26.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 92.1% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 95.5% | 91.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.6% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Russell Place was 194.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.8% higher than the Totton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Russell Place has the 2nd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Totton Central and the 21st highest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 143.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Russell Place, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-10-11 | £309,560 |
| 3 Russell Place, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-04-19 | £367,482 |
| 3 Russell Place, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2019-09-13 | £371,273 |
| 1 Russell Place, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,750 | 2016-06-03 | £383,991 |
| 1 Russell Place, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2010-12-01 | £354,587 |
SO40 3GP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO40 3GP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Academy Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Junior School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Infant School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 5,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testwood Sports College Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | - not rated | 2,540 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 3out of 4 | 2,540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Edge School Lydlynch Road , Totton SO40 3DW | - not rated | 904 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterns School Commercial Road , Totton SO40 3AF | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northcliffe School Grove Place , Nursling SO16 0AB | - not rated | 3,779 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHAPEL | 12 HAMMONDS GREEN, TOTTON | 309 yd | |
| SO40 | WEST TOTTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, HAZEL FARM ROAD | 957 yd | |
| HANGER FARM ARTS CENTRE | AIKMAN LANE, TOTTON | 982 yd | |
| TOTTON AND ELING TENNIS CENTRE | LE CAFE DU TENNIS, AIKMAN LANE | 982 yd | |
| LOTTIE TOTS STREET | 92 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTTONIANS RFC LTD | WATER LANE, TOTTON | 305 yd | |
| OLD FARMHOUSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 799 yd | |
| T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB) | SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON | 939 yd | |
| SAXON INN | CALMORE DRIVE, CALMORE | 975 yd | |
| TESTWOOD | SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESTWOOD CHEF | 217 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 630 yd | |
| NICOLE'S TAKEAWAY | 210 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 726 yd | |
| AAMNAH'S INDIAN KITCHEN | 3 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 1,035 yd | |
| MINGS CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 2B WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS SUPERMARKET | 1 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| Totton College Water Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| Testwood Recreation Ground SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Calmore Junior School CALMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| West Totton Community Centre HAZEL FARM ROAD | squash courts | 967 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 1,001 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.