Coriander Drive is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 8FS is located in the Totton North 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 Coriander Drive, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 8FR, SO40 8FY, SO40 8FX, SO40 8UW, SO40 8UP, SO40 8FT, SO40 8FW, SO40 8TD, SO40 8UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO40 8FS is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 50% | 46.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 50% | 53.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO40 8FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 46.7% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 34.7% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 53.8% | 52% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 34.2% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 8% | 10.9% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 9.1% | 10.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 10% | -10.7% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 17.8% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 24.7% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 30.1% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.1% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 94.6% | 92.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 92.7% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coriander Drive was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Totton North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coriander Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Totton North and the 206th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Coriander Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-06-20 | £547,053 |
| 34 Coriander Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2025-06-20 | £420,236 |
| 20 Coriander Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-06-16 | £432,669 |
| 37 Coriander Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-11-11 | £506,808 |
| 11 Coriander Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2024-09-02 | £199,000 |
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood Infant School Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School Ringwood Road , Woodlands SO40 7GY | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Junior School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Calmore Infant School Calmore Drive , Calmore SO40 2ZZ | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,113 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 5,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,674 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 5,273 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTTON AND ELING TENNIS CENTRE | LE CAFE DU TENNIS, AIKMAN LANE | 154 yd | |
| HANGER FARM ARTS CENTRE | AIKMAN LANE, TOTTON | 154 yd | |
| SO40 | WEST TOTTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, HAZEL FARM ROAD | 325 yd | |
| THE CHAPEL | 12 HAMMONDS GREEN, TOTTON | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTTONIANS RFC LTD | WATER LANE, TOTTON | 730 yd | |
| THE WHITE HORSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, WOODLANDS | 818 yd | |
| OLD FARMHOUSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAMNAH'S INDIAN KITCHEN | 3 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 326 yd | |
| MINGS CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 2B WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 327 yd | |
| GOODIES | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS SUPERMARKET | 1 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 327 yd | |
| MORRISONS | SPRUCE DRIVE, TOTTON | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanger Farm Playing Field Aikman Lane | grass pitches | 173 yd |
| Totton And Eling Tennis Centre AIKMAN LANE | tennis courts | 297 yd |
| West Totton Community Centre HAZEL FARM ROAD | squash courts | 349 yd |
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Totton College Water Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 692 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.