Burnbank Gardens is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 8WE 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 Burnbank Gardens, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8WE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 8WB, SO40 8AG, SO40 8RW, SO40 8RX, SO40 8WD, SO40 8EB, SO40 8AJ, SO40 8AL, SO40 8ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO40 8WE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.5% | 48.1% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.9% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 8WE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.1% 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 | 29.1% | 31.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 52.1% | 2.8% | 44.2% | 7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 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 | 47.1% | 49% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35.2% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 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 | 18.3% | 14.3% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 12.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.7% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.2% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 28% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94% 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% | 94% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 94% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnbank Gardens was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnbank Gardens has the 20th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 180th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Burnbank Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-04-21 | £440,468 |
| 4 Burnbank Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2014-03-14 | £460,977 |
| 8 Burnbank Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2014-03-13 | £445,863 |
| 5 Burnbank Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2010-09-06 | £487,434 |
| 7 Burnbank Gardens, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £339,950 | 2007-08-28 | £538,351 |
SO40 8WE 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 | 126 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 172 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood Infant School Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU | 4out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,443 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 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,804 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,677 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 | 415 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,169 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,446 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 | 655 yd | |
| ELSABELCAKE CAFE | 4A WATER LANE, TOTTON | 784 yd | |
| SUBWAY TOTTON | 3-5 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 804 yd | |
| LOTTIE TOTS STREET | 92 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 913 yd | |
| ARROSTO DI CAFFE | 8 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB) | SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON | 82 yd | |
| OLD FARMHOUSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 197 yd | |
| TOTTONIANS RFC LTD | WATER LANE, TOTTON | 755 yd | |
| 6 BARRELS | 31 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 804 yd | |
| TOTTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 1 SOUTH PARADE, SALISBURY ROAD | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAST WOK | 3 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 781 yd | |
| CHILLI TANDOORI EXPRESS | 2 SALISBURY ROAD ARCADE, TOTTON | 781 yd | |
| PATS SANDWICH BAR AND TEA ROOM | 12 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 784 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 35 SALISBURY ROAD, TOTTON | 798 yd | |
| PANKU | ASDA SUPERMARKET, MAYNARD ROAD | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LTD | MAYNARD ROAD, TOTTON | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 84 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Totton College Water Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 774 yd |
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Testwood Recreation Ground SALISBURY ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| West Totton Community Centre HAZEL FARM ROAD | squash courts | 1,012 yd |
| Eling Recreation Ground BARTRAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,093 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 | 129 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.