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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.7% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.3% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 37.1% | 40.9% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 44.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 9.3% | -5.1% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 63.9% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31.3% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 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.
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 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 Levels | 19.8% | 17.1% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 23.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 34.1% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.6% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 94.3% | 92.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 92.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
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%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2026-01-28 | £268,567 |
| 35 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-07-31 | £117,600 |
| 42 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-11-21 | £286,341 |
| 30 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-10-25 | £121,849 |
| 36 Durley Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2024-04-19 | £284,876 |
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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURT HOUSE CATERING LTD/BIG BLUE CAFE | UNITS 44 AND 51, NEW FOREST, CHAPEL LANE | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW INN | MAIN ROAD, TOTTON | 666 yd | |
| OLD FARMHOUSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 877 yd | |
| T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB) | SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON | 908 yd | |
| NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC FOXHILLS | FOXHILLS INFANT SCHOOL, FOXHILLS | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Knellers Lane LANGLEY MANOR CRICKET GROUND LANGLEY MANOR CRICKET GROUND KNELLERS LANE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.