Ipley is in Marchwood, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 4UR is located in the Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge 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 Ipley, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4UR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO40 4UR is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 48.8% | 46.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 53.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 29.2% | 31.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 50.6% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 49.2% | 52.7% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.8% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 19.9% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 16.2% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 6.6% | -2.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 30.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 93.6% | 92.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ipley was 181.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.1% higher than the Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ipley has the 6th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge and the 30th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Lodge Ipley, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2020-08-11 | £2,271,726 |
| Aldermoor Lodge Ipley, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2016-05-20 | £973,515 |
| River Cottage Ipley, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2007-06-01 | £1,032,904 |
| Ipley Manor Farm House Ipley, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2001-01-26 | £870,000 |
SO40 4UR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO40 4UR 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.
| Retired | 75 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood Church of England Infant School Twiggs Lane , Marchwood SO40 4ZE | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Junior School Main Road , Marchwood SO40 4ZH | 4out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 4out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 3out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Infant School Crete Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4JX | 3out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | 3out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Cabot Drive , Dibden SO45 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 3.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 7.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 7.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.