Ringwood Road is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 8BZ is located in the Totton Central 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 Ringwood Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 3DE, SO40 3GF, SO40 8DD, SO40 3DF, SO40 8DQ, SO40 3DP, SO40 3RE, SO40 3HW, SO40 3DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO40 8BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 55% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 45% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 29.1% | 31.1% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 42.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 43% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.5% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.2% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 29.7% | 19.5% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.5% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 23.3% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 92.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 94.7% | 94.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 94.7% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ringwood Road was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.9% higher than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ringwood Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 47th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Ringwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2005-04-27 | £202,252 |
| 50 Ringwood Road, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2002-03-15 | £269,322 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SO40 8BZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood Infant School Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 384 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 4,707 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBWAY TOTTON | 3-5 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 38 yd | |
| ELSABELCAKE CAFE | 4A WATER LANE, TOTTON | 83 yd | |
| ARROSTO DI CAFFE | 8 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 190 yd | |
| ASDA KITCHEN | ASDA SUPERMARKET, MAYNARD ROAD | 225 yd | |
| COSTA COFFEE | 5-7 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 1 SOUTH PARADE, SALISBURY ROAD | 161 yd | |
| 6 BARRELS | 31 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 178 yd | |
| THE KEYS | 18 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 190 yd | |
| ELEPHANT AND CASTLE | 40 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 355 yd | |
| TOTTON RECREATION CLUB | 66 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATS SANDWICH BAR AND TEA ROOM | 12 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 83 yd | |
| FAST WOK | 3 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 165 yd | |
| CHILLI TANDOORI EXPRESS | 2 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 165 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 35 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 183 yd | |
| PANKU | ASDA SUPERMARKET, MAYNARD ROAD | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LTD | MAYNARD ROAD, TOTTON | 225 yd | |
| LIDL | UNIT 1, TOTTON RET, 62-96 COMMERCIAL ROAD | 375 yd | |
| CO-OPERATIVE GROUP | 23 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 516 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Testwood Park (Closed) Testwood Place | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Eling Recreation Ground BARTRAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Testwood Recreation Ground SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Testwood School TESTWOOD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.