Overview of SO40 7QA

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Durley Crescent is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 7QA is located in the Totton South 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 Durley Crescent, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SO40 7QH, SO40 2QP, SO40 7QG, SO40 2QN, SO40 7QF, SO40 2QQ, SO40 7JU, SO40 2QR, SO40 2QL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO40 7QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female53.3%50.7%-2.6% 51.0% -0.3%
Male46.7%49.3%2.6% 49.0% 0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single37.1%40.9%3.8% 37.9% 3.0%
Married: Opposite sex41.6%44.7%3.1% 44.2% 0.5%
Separated4%3.7%-0.3% 2.2% 1.5%
Divorced14.4%9.3%-5.1% 9.1% 0.2%
Widowed3%1.4%-1.6% 6.1% -4.7%

Health

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 (95.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.9%63.9%8.0% 48.4% 15.5%
Good health34.5%31.3%-3.2% 33.6% -2.3%
Fair health6.1%4.8%-1.3% 12.7% -7.9%
Bad health1.9%0%-1.9% 4.0% -4.0%
Very bad health1.5%0%-1.5% 1.2% -1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around SO40 7QA this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications7.9%7.8%-0.1% 18.2% -10.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.9%9.7%-5.2% 9.6% 0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.8%17.1%-2.7% 13.4% 3.7%
Apprenticeship4.5%6.5%2.0% 5.3% 1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.4%23.5%9.1% 16.9% 6.6%
Degree or Similar36.6%34.1%-2.5% 33.8% 0.3%
Other2%1.4%-0.6% 2.8% -1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian1.1%0%-1.1% 3.1% -3.1%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%1.4%1.4% 0.5% 0.9%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0.4%0%-0.4% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.1%1%-0.1% 0.9% 0.1%
White96.6%97.6%1.0% 81.4% 16.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom94.3%92.5%-1.8% 83.2% 9.3%
European Union1.9%4.4%2.5% 6.1% -1.7%
Rest of Europe0%1%1.0% 0.8% 0.2%
Africa0.4%0%-0.4% 2.7% -2.7%
Middle East and Asia1.9%0%-1.9% 5.6% -5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.8%0.7%-0.1% 1.3% -0.6%
Oceania0.4%1.4%1.0% 0.3% 1.1%
British Overseas0.4%0%-0.4% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK93.9%92.2%-1.7% 83.2% 9.0%
10+ Years0.8%4.8%4.0% 9.8% -5.0%
5-10 Years0.8%1.7%0.9% 2.9% -1.2%
2-5 Years0%1.4%1.4% 2.2% -0.8%
Less than 2 years4.6%0%-4.6% 1.9% -1.9%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom86.7% 76.7% 10.0%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
France0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Germany0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Romania1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other EU countries0.7% 1.5% -0.8%
Other Europe0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
No passport held8.2% 13.5% -5.3%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion54.8% 37.2% 17.6%
Christian36.7% 46.2% -9.5%
Other religion1% 0.6% 0.4%
Not answered7.5% 6.0% 1.5%

Safety

Is Durley Crescent Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durley Crescent was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Durley Crescent has the 24th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 254th lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.1%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,800
Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SO40 7QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Durley Crescent are based on 160 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for New Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Durley Crescent, Totton, Southampton, SO40 7QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO40 7QA

Average Price
£292,076
Semi-Detached
£324,605
Terraced
£266,959
Detached
£441,209
Flats/Maisonettes
£121,540
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Durley Crescent

Average Price
£285,606
Semi-Detached
£306,449
Terraced
£272,155
Detached
£431,327
Flats/Maisonettes
£119,001
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Durley CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
40 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£270,0002026-01-28 £268,567
35 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£120,0002025-07-31 £117,600
42 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£290,0002024-11-21 £286,341
30 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£130,0002024-10-25 £121,849
36 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£287,0002024-04-19 £284,876
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO40 7QA

Employment

SO40 7QA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7QA 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee110
Part-Time Employee41
Self-Employed27
Retired13
Other8
Student (economically inactive)6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)5
Unemployed5
Looking after home or family0
Long-Term Sick or disabled0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Human health and social work activities26
Education18
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Transport and storage12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security11
Information and communication10
Construction10
Manufacturing10
Financial and insurance activities8
Accommodation and food service activities8
Other4
Administrative and support service activities4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aldermoor Early Years Centre
Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY
- not rated 5,228 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Foxhills Junior School
Foxhills Lane , Ashurst SO40 7ED
3out of 4 987 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Foxhills Infant School
Foxhills , Colbury SO40 7ED
3out of 4 991 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Abbotswood Junior School
Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB
3out of 4 1,043 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Hazel Wood Infant School
Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU
4out of 4 1,145 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lydlynch Infant School
Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW
3out of 4 1,147 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wimpson Middle School
Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS
- not rated 4,193 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Shirley Warren Middle School
Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY
- not rated 5,435 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Foundry Lane Middle School
Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT
- not rated 5,440 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hounsdown School
Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT
- not rated 1,098 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hounsdown School
Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT
3out of 4 1,098 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Testwood Sports College
Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW
- not rated 2,060 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Testwood School
Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW
3out of 4 2,060 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redbridge Community School
Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ
3out of 4 3,234 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Totton College (Part of Nacro)
Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX
- not rated 1,359 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Forest Park School
Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ
3out of 4 1,042 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Forest Edge School
Lydlynch Road , Totton SO40 3DW
- not rated 1,055 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
GLADE School
49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU
- not rated 1,577 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salterns School
Commercial Road , Totton SO40 3AF
- not rated 1,930 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Forest Alternative Provision
Bartley Farm , Chinham Road SO40 2LF
- not rated 3,936 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
COURT HOUSE CATERING LTD/BIG BLUE CAFEUNITS 44 AND 51, NEW FOREST, CHAPEL LANE315 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
THE NEW INNMAIN ROAD, TOTTON666 yd
OLD FARMHOUSERINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON877 yd
T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB)SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON908 yd
NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC FOXHILLSFOXHILLS INFANT SCHOOL, FOXHILLS977 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed)
Southern Gardens
grass pitches850 yd
Knellers Lane
LANGLEY MANOR CRICKET GROUND LANGLEY MANOR CRICKET GROUND KNELLERS LANE
grass pitches949 yd
Abbotswood Junior School
RINGWOOD ROAD
grass pitches1,034 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 84.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 71.2%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 71.2%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed74 Mbit/s
Average download speed153.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.