Copinger Close is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 8WN 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 Copinger Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8WN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 8WL, SO40 8WT, SO40 8WP, SO40 8WQ, SO40 8UG, SO40 8WS, SO40 8UD, SO40 8WR, SO40 8UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO40 8WN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8WN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.8% 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 | 33.3% | 28% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 59.8% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 15.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (91.2%) 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 | 61.7% | 56.6% | -5.1% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.6% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 7.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
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.
In the area around SO40 8WN this area, 6.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 8.9% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.8% | 20.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.5% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 34.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 98% | 98.3% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 95.2% | 95.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 96.1% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 76.7% | 16.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copinger Close was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% lower than the Totton North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Copinger Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Totton North and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Copinger Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2026-01-14 | £268,567 |
| 26 Copinger Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-11-17 | £342,701 |
| 9 Copinger Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-08-04 | £316,194 |
| 17 Copinger Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-08-16 | £294,607 |
| 19 Copinger Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-09 | £259,762 |
SO40 8WN 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Infant School Foxhills , Colbury SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Junior School Foxhills Lane , Ashurst SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimpson Middle School Helvellyn Road , Millbrook SO16 4AS | - not rated | 4,690 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood Sports College Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,674 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totton College (Part of Nacro) Water Lane , Totton SO40 3ZX | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Edge School Lydlynch Road , Totton SO40 3DW | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterns School Commercial Road , Totton SO40 3AF | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Forest Alternative Provision Bartley Farm , Chinham Road SO40 2LF | - not rated | 3,289 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 553 yd | |
| COURT HOUSE CATERING LTD/BIG BLUE CAFE | UNITS 44 AND 51, NEW FOREST, CHAPEL LANE | 987 yd | |
| TOTTON AND ELING TENNIS CENTRE | LE CAFE DU TENNIS, AIKMAN LANE | 1,006 yd | |
| HANGER FARM ARTS CENTRE | AIKMAN LANE, TOTTON | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLD FARMHOUSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 873 yd | |
| NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC FOXHILLS | FOXHILLS INFANT SCHOOL, FOXHILLS | 1,056 yd | |
| TOTTONIANS RFC LTD | WATER LANE, TOTTON | 1,057 yd | |
| THE WHITE HORSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, WOODLANDS | 1,064 yd | |
| T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB) | SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOODIES | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 448 yd | |
| MINGS CHINESE TAKEAWAY | 2B WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 535 yd | |
| AAMNAH'S INDIAN KITCHEN | 3 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXPRESS SUPERMARKET | 1 WATSON WALK, TOTTON | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Totton Community Centre HAZEL FARM ROAD | squash courts | 530 yd |
| Hanger Farm Playing Field Aikman Lane | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Totton College Water Lane | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Totton Health And Leisure WATER LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,057 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 | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.