Hurst Close is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 3QJ 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 Hurst Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 3BT, SO40 3QH, SO40 3QD, SO40 3BS, SO40 3BR, SO40 3BL, SO40 3QL, SO40 3QG, SO40 3QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO40 3QJ 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 | 53.4% | 51.4% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.6% | 2.0% | 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 | 13.4% | 18% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 47.9% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 17% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 19.9% | 14.9% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.8% | 34.7% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -13.7% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 21.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around SO40 3QJ this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 29.9% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 19.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.7% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 95.9% | 96.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 97.2% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.4% | 37.2% | -0.8% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hurst Close was 51.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hurst Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 213th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hurst Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £299,500 | 2016-07-22 | £379,176 |
| 8 Hurst Close, Southampton, Southampton Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-05-25 | £461,471 |
| 3 Hurst Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-09-28 | £390,572 |
| 1 Hurst Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2004-08-03 | £368,632 |
| 6 Hurst Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2004-07-02 | £352,227 |
SO40 3QJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 771 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Junior School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 1,812 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 | 235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 873 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 4,478 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 | 326 yd | |
| PAPA JOHNS PIZZA | 21 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 470 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 5-7 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 479 yd | |
| CAFE AROMA | 19 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 479 yd | |
| ELSABELCAKE CAFE | 4A WATER LANE, TOTTON | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SALMON LEAP | TESTWOOD LANE, TOTTON | 130 yd | |
| 6 BARRELS | 31 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 436 yd | |
| TOTTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 1 SOUTH PARADE, SALISBURY ROAD | 452 yd | |
| THE KEYS | 18 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 562 yd | |
| ELEPHANT AND CASTLE | 40 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 35 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 435 yd | |
| FAST WOK | 3 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 458 yd | |
| CHILLI TANDOORI EXPRESS | 2 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 458 yd | |
| TOTTON FISH BAR | 25 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 479 yd | |
| PATS SANDWICH BAR AND TEA ROOM | 12 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LTD | MAYNARD ROAD, TOTTON | 627 yd | |
| LIDL | UNIT 1, TOTTON RET, 62-96 COMMERCIAL ROAD | 695 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE GROUP | 23 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Testwood Park (Closed) Testwood Place | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Testwood School TESTWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Testwood Recreation Ground SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 67.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.