Browning Close is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 8SN 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 Browning Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 8TT, SO40 8TR, SO40 8TP, SO40 8SP, SO40 8SR, SO40 8TS, SO40 8TQ, SO40 8SU, SO40 8ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO40 8SN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8SN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% 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 | 23.6% | 33.3% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 53.1% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 50.9% | 52.2% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.7% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 12.8% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.5% | 7.3% | -3.2% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 29.6% | 17.2% | 16.9% | 12.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 27% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 97% | 95.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browning Close was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Browning Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Browning Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2016-07-15 | £506,412 |
| 19 Browning Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2015-04-24 | £382,609 |
| 4 Browning Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-01-23 | £283,109 |
| 15 Browning Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-10-21 | £491,043 |
| 15 Browning Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2010-09-22 | £488,215 |
SO40 8SN 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Infant School Foxhills , Colbury SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,548 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 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,286 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 5,157 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 | 892 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,636 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO40 | WEST TOTTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, HAZEL FARM ROAD | 574 yd | |
| THE CHAPEL | 12 HAMMONDS GREEN, TOTTON | 756 yd | |
| TOTTON AND ELING TENNIS CENTRE | LE CAFE DU TENNIS, AIKMAN LANE | 1,011 yd | |
| HANGER FARM ARTS CENTRE | AIKMAN LANE, TOTTON | 1,011 yd | |
| COURT HOUSE CATERING LTD/BIG BLUE CAFE | UNITS 44 AND 51, NEW FOREST, CHAPEL LANE | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLD FARMHOUSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 336 yd | |
| T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB) | SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON | 560 yd | |
| TOTTONIANS RFC LTD | WATER LANE, TOTTON | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAMNAH'S INDIAN KITCHEN | 3 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 631 yd | |
| MINGS CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 2B WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 637 yd | |
| GOODIES | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS SUPERMARKET | 1 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 637 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Totton Community Centre HAZEL FARM ROAD | squash courts | 557 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 557 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Totton College Water Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Hanger Farm Playing Field Aikman Lane | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.