Salisbury Road is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 3XF is located in the Totton North 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 3XF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 3NF, SO40 2QY, SO40 3SA, SO40 2QU, SO40 3NG, SO40 3NH, SO40 2QX, SO40 2QW, SO40 3NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO40 3XF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50.8% | 48.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 38.6% | 35.2% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 47.9% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 9.7% | -4.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 48.3% | 49.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.9% | 20.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 18.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.3% | 93.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 91.7% | 91.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| 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 | 90.8% | 90.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury Road was 298.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 206.8% higher than the Totton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salisbury Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Totton North and the 15th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman House Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £1,884,000 | 2018-11-16 | £1,953,376 |
| Roman House Salisbury Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,622,500 | 2003-03-07 | £3,196,773 |
SO40 3XF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,211 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood Infant School Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU | 4out of 4 | 2,044 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 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 5,298 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 | 2,151 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,544 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,162 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| STARBUCKS | SOUTH HAMPSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK, EDDYSTONE ROAD | 15 yd | |
| MO'S DINER | SOUTH HAMPSHIRE INDUSTRIAL PARK, EDDYSTONE ROAD | 126 yd | |
| AFC TOTTON | SALISBURY ROAD, CALMORE | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESTWOOD | SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 266 yd | |
| SAXON INN | CALMORE DRIVE, CALMORE | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE'S TAKEAWAY | 210 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 833 yd | |
| TESTWOOD CHEF | 217 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totton And Eling Football Club SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Testwood Stadium Salisbury Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Calmore Junior School CALMORE DRIVE | grass pitches | 659 yd |
| King George V Playing Field KING GEORGES RECREATION GROUND KING GEORGES RECREATION GROUND CALMORE ROAD | grass pitches | 956 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.