Frome Close is in Marchwood, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 4SL is located in the Marchwood & Eling 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 Frome Close, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 4SN, SO40 4SH, SO40 4SJ, SO40 4SU, SO40 4SE, SO40 4PB, SO40 4XU, SO40 4YX, SO40 4UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO40 4SL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42% | 50.9% | 8.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 58% | 49.1% | -8.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 46.3% | 30.7% | -15.6% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 50.9% | 8.2% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57% | 57.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 30.9% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 8.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 15.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 36.4% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 92.1% | 87.5% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 88.2% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 87.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.9% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frome Close was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frome Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 190th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Frome Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-05-24 | £448,681 |
| 1 Frome Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2012-02-24 | £371,919 |
| 7 Frome Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-12-06 | £403,409 |
| 2 Frome Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-08-11 | £414,831 |
| 2 Frome Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2000-11-03 | £424,873 |
SO40 4SL 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 | 136 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 107 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood Junior School Main Road , Marchwood SO40 4ZH | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Church of England Infant School Twiggs Lane , Marchwood SO40 4ZE | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Infant School Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | - not rated | 2,738 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | - not rated | 3,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 3,291 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 3,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,458 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | - not rated | 3,672 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | - not rated | 3,926 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 3out of 4 | 3,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | - not rated | 3,983 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 4,039 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,641 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,641 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England School Stafford Road , Shirley SO15 5TE | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Lodge School Main Road , SO45 5TD | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dibden Park School Main Road , Dibden SO45 5TD | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Education Services Limited Selwyn House , Castle Way SO14 2AW | - not rated | 3,153 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROCKENHURST COLLEGE REFECTORY SERVICES | MARCHWOO, NORTH ROAD | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WHITE HORSE | MAIN ROAD, MARCHWOOD | 190 yd | |
| THE ROEBUCK INN | 19 MARCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTRE, MARCHWOOD | 506 yd | |
| MARCHWOOD YACHT CLUB | MAGAZINE LANE, MARCHWOOD | 767 yd | |
| MAIRI'S CATERING | MARCHWOOD YACHT CLUB, MAGAZINE LANE | 767 yd | |
| THE PILGRIM INN | HYTHE ROAD, MARCHWOOD | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BULTHI HUT INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 16 MARCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTRE, MARCHWOOD | 506 yd | |
| SUNSHINE VALLEY | 11 MARCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTRE, MARCHWOOD | 506 yd | |
| KJ'S CAFE | UNIT A1, N, MARCHWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Recreation Ground Main Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Marchwood Junior School MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 462 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 | 36 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.