Main Road is in Marchwood, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 4UB 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 Main Road, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 4YE, SO40 4SQ, SO40 4UY, SO40 4SY, SO40 4YD, SO40 4YB, SO40 4YH, SO40 4LE, SO40 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO40 4UB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 52.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.9% | 0.5% | 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 4UB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 23.2% | 23.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.4% | 60.8% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 58.3% | 53.8% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.4% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 14.6% | 6.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 14.1% | 13.7% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 19.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 37.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 98.7% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 95.3% | 93.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Road was 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 100th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale Main Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-11-24 | £567,273 |
| Springdale Main Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2021-03-12 | £569,728 |
| Ottery St Mary Main Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2014-02-03 | £428,366 |
| Cork Lane Cottage Main Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2005-02-14 | £543,750 |
| Springdale Main Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2001-09-04 | £596,571 |
SO40 4UB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood Junior School Main Road , Marchwood SO40 4ZH | 4out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Church of England Infant School Twiggs Lane , Marchwood SO40 4ZE | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 2,791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Primary School Foundry Lane , Shirley SO15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 3,269 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,385 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic School Carlton Road , SO15 2WZ | 4out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,527 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 | 4,478 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 4,612 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 3,772 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Solent University East Park Terrace , SO14 0YN | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Wilton Road , SO15 5UQ | - not rated | 4,282 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 718 yd | |
| GATHER & GATHER BY CH&CO | STAPLEWOOD CAMPUS, LONG LANE | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WHITE HORSE | MAIN ROAD, MARCHWOOD | 382 yd | |
| THE ROEBUCK INN | 19 MARCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTRE, MARCHWOOD | 521 yd | |
| MARCHWOOD YACHT CLUB | MAGAZINE LANE, MARCHWOOD | 626 yd | |
| MAIRI'S CATERING | MARCHWOOD YACHT CLUB, MAGAZINE LANE | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BULTHI HUT INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 16 MARCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTRE, MARCHWOOD | 521 yd | |
| SUNSHINE VALLEY | 11 MARCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTRE, MARCHWOOD | 521 yd | |
| KJ'S CAFE | UNIT A1, N, MARCHWOOD INDUSTRIAL PARK | 718 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds Recreation Ground Main Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Marchwood Junior School MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Staplewood (Southampton Fc) LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,018 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.