Ivy Close is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 3XE 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 Ivy Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 3LX, SO40 3GN, SO40 3GH, SO40 3GL, SO40 3PS, SO40 3GR, SO40 3PR, SO40 3LZ, SO40 3LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO40 3XE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.4% | 48.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 26.5% | 34.8% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 48.9% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 46.4% | 44.9% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 36.1% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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 | 21% | 18% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 19% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.6% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 26.3% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| White | 94.2% | 95.3% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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% | 94.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.5% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivy Close was 89.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivy Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 106th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ivy Close, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2023-01-19 | £164,883 |
| 4 Ivy Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-04-30 | £224,174 |
| 8 Ivy Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2016-02-19 | £217,398 |
| 6 Ivy Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2016-01-29 | £247,923 |
| 8 Ivy Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-06-29 | £211,830 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Junior School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Infant School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,521 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 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 3,215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,830 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 | 1,633 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 5,351 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 | 513 yd | |
| STARBUCKS | SOUTH HAMPSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK, EDDYSTONE ROAD | 561 yd | |
| THE CHAPEL | 12 HAMMONDS GREEN, TOTTON | 960 yd | |
| LOTTIE TOTS STREET | 92 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESTWOOD | SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 294 yd | |
| SAXON INN | CALMORE DRIVE, CALMORE | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE'S TAKEAWAY | 210 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 278 yd | |
| TESTWOOD CHEF | 217 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Testwood Recreation Ground SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Testwood School TESTWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Totton And Eling Football Club SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Calmore Junior School CALMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Testwood Stadium Salisbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 865 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 | 37.5% |
| 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.