Longstock Crescent is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 8RX 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 Longstock Crescent, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 8EB, SO40 8WB, SO40 8WE, SO40 8EA, SO40 8ED, SO40 8WD, SO40 8RW, SO40 8AG, SO40 8BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO40 8RX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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 | 49.4% | 49.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO40 8RX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.6% | 26.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.9% | 55.4% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 47.5% | 45.7% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 39.2% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 14.4% | 15.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 15.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18.2% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 27.7% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.4% | 94.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
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 | 95.3% | 92.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.8% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longstock Crescent was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.5% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Longstock Crescent has the 13th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 136th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Longstock Court Longstock Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-04-09 | £199,799 |
| Flat 1 Longstock Court Longstock Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-16 | £199,532 |
| Flat 3 Longstock Court Longstock Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2021-03-19 | £191,016 |
| Flat 6 Longstock Court Longstock Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-08-06 | £179,007 |
| Flat 1 Longstock Court Longstock Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2015-05-01 | £206,685 |
SO40 8RX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Retired | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood Infant School Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,742 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 | 492 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,204 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,456 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHAPEL | 12 HAMMONDS GREEN, TOTTON | 568 yd | |
| ELSABELCAKE CAFE | 4A WATER LANE, TOTTON | 837 yd | |
| SUBWAY TOTTON | 3-5 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 862 yd | |
| LOTTIE TOTS STREET | 92 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 906 yd | |
| SO40 | WEST TOTTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, HAZEL FARM ROAD | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLD FARMHOUSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 111 yd | |
| T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB) | SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON | 144 yd | |
| TOTTONIANS RFC LTD | WATER LANE, TOTTON | 656 yd | |
| 6 BARRELS | 31 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 846 yd | |
| TOTTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 1 SOUTH PARADE, SALISBURY ROAD | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAST WOK | 3 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 825 yd | |
| CHILLI TANDOORI EXPRESS | 2 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 825 yd | |
| PATS SANDWICH BAR AND TEA ROOM | 12 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 837 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 35 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 840 yd | |
| AAMNAH'S INDIAN KITCHEN | 3 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS SUPERMARKET | 1 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 1,028 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LTD | MAYNARD ROAD, TOTTON | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 151 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Totton College Water Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Testwood Recreation Ground SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| West Totton Community Centre HAZEL FARM ROAD | squash courts | 939 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.