Salisbury Road is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 3HZ is located in the Totton Central 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 Salisbury Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 3JA, SO40 3JR, SO40 3LB, SO40 3JS, SO40 3LH, SO40 3LD, SO40 3JQ, SO40 3GQ, SO40 3JB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO40 3HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 45.1% | 49.9% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 54.9% | 50.1% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 3HZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.3% 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 | 23.7% | 30.7% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 54.3% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 33.2% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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 | 20.7% | 13.3% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 9.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 20.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 30% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
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 | 98.4% | 96.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury Road was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salisbury Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 187th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £349,000 | 2023-05-24 | £336,929 |
| 121 Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-29 | £333,484 |
| 93 Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-03 | £412,842 |
| 113 Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-12-18 | £307,391 |
| 123 Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-10-30 | £325,916 |
SO40 3HZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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 3HZ 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Junior School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Foundation 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 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,215 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 | 673 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 989 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 4,913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOTTIE TOTS STREET | 92 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 121 yd | |
| ELSABELCAKE CAFE | 4A WATER LANE, TOTTON | 533 yd | |
| SUBWAY TOTTON | 3-5 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 590 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS PIZZA | 21 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 648 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 5-7 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 BARRELS | 31 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 449 yd | |
| TOTTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 1 SOUTH PARADE, SALISBURY ROAD | 557 yd | |
| THE SALMON LEAP | TESTWOOD LANE, TOTTON | 565 yd | |
| THE KEYS | 18 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 704 yd | |
| T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB) | SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 35 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 441 yd | |
| FAST WOK | 3 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 452 yd | |
| CHILLI TANDOORI EXPRESS | 2 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 452 yd | |
| PATS SANDWICH BAR AND TEA ROOM | 12 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 533 yd | |
| TESTWOOD CHEF | 217 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LTD | MAYNARD ROAD, TOTTON | 771 yd | |
| LIDL | UNIT 1, TOTTON RET, 62-96 COMMERCIAL ROAD | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Testwood Recreation Ground SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 364 yd |
| Testwood School TESTWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Testwood Park (Closed) Testwood Place | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Totton College Water Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,027 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 58.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.