Osprey Close is in Marchwood, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 4XJ 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 Osprey Close, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 4UA, SO40 4XQ, SO40 4XL, SO40 4XF, SO40 4XN, SO40 4WS, SO40 4WZ, SO40 4XG, SO40 4WR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO40 4XJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 50.7% | 47.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 52.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 27.9% | 29.1% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 49.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 50.7% | 51.4% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 39% | 35.7% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17% | 13.8% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.9% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.5% | 2.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 18.8% | 1.0% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 27.6% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.1% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 95.2% | 93% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 94.5% | 93.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osprey Close was 67.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% higher than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osprey Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 165th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6A Osprey Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-09-20 | £447,115 |
| Cheriton Osprey Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-12-16 | £437,260 |
| 6 Osprey Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-02-22 | £339,877 |
| 8 Osprey Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2017-04-18 | £350,018 |
| 9 Osprey Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £284,950 | 2016-06-24 | £366,090 |
SO40 4XJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4XJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Church of England Infant School Twiggs Lane , Marchwood SO40 4ZE | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanners Brook Primary School Elmes Drive , Millbrook SO15 4PF | 3out of 4 | 3,395 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Mansion Road , Freemantle SO15 3BQ | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,167 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | 3out of 4 | 4,921 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Taunton Sixth Form College Hill Lane , SO15 5RL | - not rated | 5,369 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 | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 3,974 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood School Cabot Drive , Dibden SO45 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Polygon School Handel Terrace , SO15 2FH | 3out of 4 | 4,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATHER & GATHER BY CH&CO | STAPLEWOOD CAMPUS, LONG LANE | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ROEBUCK INN | 19 MARCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTRE, MARCHWOOD | 437 yd | |
| PLANET KIDS CIC | MARCHWOOD CHURCH OF ENGLAND INFANT SCHOOL, TWIGGS LANE | 541 yd | |
| THE WHITE HORSE | MAIN ROAD, MARCHWOOD | 779 yd | |
| THE PILGRIM INN | HYTHE ROAD, MARCHWOOD | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BULTHI HUT INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 16 MARCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTRE, MARCHWOOD | 437 yd | |
| SUNSHINE VALLEY | 11 MARCHWOOD VILLAGE CENTRE, MARCHWOOD | 437 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staplewood (Southampton Fc) LONG LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 261 yd |
| Marchwood Junior School MAIN ROAD | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Lloyds Recreation Ground Main Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 883 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 | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.59 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.