Tamorisk Drive is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 8UD 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 Tamorisk Drive, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 8UE, SO40 8UF, SO40 8UG, SO40 8WF, SO40 8SZ, SO40 8WT, SO40 8UA, SO40 8SY, SO40 8WJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO40 8UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 50.8% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 53.2% | 49.2% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 38.7% | 40.7% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 39.8% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 13.9% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) 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 | 55.1% | 54.1% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 34.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 16.9% | 12.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 10.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 6% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20% | 26.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 27.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.4% | 98.4% | 3.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.1% 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% | 94.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tamorisk Drive was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Totton North average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Tamorisk Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Totton North and the 249th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Tamorisk Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-09-19 | £565,000 |
| 5 Tamorisk Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-10-29 | £338,929 |
| 9 Tamorisk Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-09-06 | £417,302 |
| 21 Tamorisk Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-06-14 | £461,026 |
| 3 Tamorisk Drive, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-12-09 | £445,703 |
SO40 8UD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School Ringwood Road , Woodlands SO40 7GY | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Infant School Foxhills , Colbury SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 2,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,783 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 5,219 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 | 1,385 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 5,353 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 | 345 yd | |
| TOTTON AND ELING TENNIS CENTRE | LE CAFE DU TENNIS, AIKMAN LANE | 799 yd | |
| HANGER FARM ARTS CENTRE | AIKMAN LANE, TOTTON | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLD FARMHOUSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 836 yd | |
| TOTTONIANS RFC LTD | WATER LANE, TOTTON | 906 yd | |
| THE WHITE HORSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, WOODLANDS | 951 yd | |
| T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB) | SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOODIES | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 279 yd | |
| AAMNAH'S INDIAN KITCHEN | 3 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 327 yd | |
| MINGS CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 2B WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS SUPERMARKET | 1 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 327 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Totton Community Centre HAZEL FARM ROAD | squash courts | 323 yd |
| Hanger Farm Playing Field Aikman Lane | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Totton College Water Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Totton And Eling Tennis Centre AIKMAN LANE | tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 899 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.