Lyndhurst Road is in Ashurst, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 7AA 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 Lyndhurst Road, Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 7AA 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 7AA 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 Lyndhurst Road 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.
Lyndhurst Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Lyndhurst Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2025-03-21 | £388,319 |
| 219 Lyndhurst Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £284,000 | 2017-10-17 | £329,885 |
| 211 Lyndhurst Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2016-01-08 | £646,076 |
| 217 Lyndhurst Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £240,000 | 2015-01-30 | £344,569 |
| 213 Lyndhurst Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2009-12-09 | £414,863 |
SO40 7AA 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 7AA 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhills Junior School Foxhills Lane , Ashurst SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Infant School Foxhills , Colbury SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School High Street , SO43 7BB | 3out of 4 | 3,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School Ringwood Road , Woodlands SO40 7GY | 3out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood Infant School Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU | 4out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Community 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 | 3,977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Forest Small School 1 Southampton Road , SO43 7BU | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clay Hill School Clay Hill , SO43 7DE | - not rated | 4,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Coxlease School Clay Hill , Lyndhurst SO43 7DE | - not rated | 4,549 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 5,053 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 5,463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW FOREST HOTEL | LYNDHURST ROAD, ASHURST | 156 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wessex Institute Of Technology ASHURST LODGE ASHURST LODGE LYNDHURST ROAD | swimming pool | 171 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 | 93.3% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.