Players Crescent is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 9AZ 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 Players Crescent, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 9BA, SO40 9BD, SO40 9BB, SO40 9AW, SO40 9ER, SO40 9AG, SO40 9AU, SO40 9AX, SO40 9AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SO40 9AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.6% | 49.7% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.3% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 30.5% | 35% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 42.7% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 12.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 43.3% | 39% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 43.2% | 8.3% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.9% | 26.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 18.3% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 17% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -17.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 97.1% | 96.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Players Crescent was 69.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Players Crescent has the 15th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 139th highest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Players Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2024-02-29 | £253,541 |
| 18 Players Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-10-03 | £264,357 |
| 12 Players Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-02-17 | £261,641 |
| 18 Players Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-10-29 | £248,761 |
| 30 Players Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-02-24 | £309,136 |
SO40 9AZ 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldermoor Early Years Centre Fairisle Road , Lords Hill SO16 8BY | - not rated | 4,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Junior School Foxhills Lane , Ashurst SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Infant School Foxhills , Colbury SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,400 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 | 3,688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,951 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 | 718 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood Sports College Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,771 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 | 1,599 yd | Further education | 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 | 911 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Edge School Lydlynch Road , Totton SO40 3DW | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterns School Commercial Road , Totton SO40 3AF | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COURT HOUSE CATERING LTD/BIG BLUE CAFE | UNITS 44 AND 51, NEW FOREST, CHAPEL LANE | 400 yd | |
| COFFEE OASIS | 23A RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW INN | MAIN ROAD, TOTTON | 425 yd | |
| TOTTON RECREATION CLUB | 66 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 906 yd | |
| THE PEG AND PARROT | 44 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 906 yd | |
| T & ECC EVENTS LTD (TOTTON & ELING CRICKET CLUB) | SOUTHERN GARDENS, TOTTON | 911 yd | |
| OLD FARMHOUSE | RINGWOOD ROAD, TOTTON | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAPLA TANDOORI TOTTON | 46 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 906 yd | |
| HONG KONG | 45 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 945 yd | |
| ROMNA TANDOORI INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 39 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 945 yd | |
| CHARCOAL GRILL | 16 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,083 yd | |
| LITTLE INDIA | 35-37 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE GROUP | 23 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hounsdown School JACOBS GUTTER LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Eling Recreation Ground BARTRAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 847 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.