Brokenford Lane is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 9DU is located in the Marchwood & Eling 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 Brokenford Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 9EA, SO40 9DT, SO40 9DW, SO40 9PP, SO40 9DS, SO40 9DZ, SO40 9DR, SO40 9BL, SO40 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO40 9DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 51.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48% | 48.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SO40 9DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39% | 43.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 36.5% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 8.2% | -6.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 39.9% | 42% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 44% | 43.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 9.6% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 9DU this area, 8.5% 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 | 25.6% | 8.5% | -17.1% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 20.2% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 19.8% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 29.1% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.5% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.2% | 88.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 89.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.9% | 37.2% | 21.7% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brokenford Lane was 198.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 114.2% higher than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brokenford Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 25th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Brokenford Lane, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-08-08 | £406,469 |
SO40 9DU 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Wood Infant School Hazel Farm Road , Totton SO40 8WU | 4out of 4 | 1,811 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 | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 1,305 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,851 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 389 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,565 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| COFFEE OASIS | 23A RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 266 yd | |
| ASDA KITCHEN | ASDA SUPERMARKET, MAYNARD ROAD | 417 yd | |
| ARROSTO DI CAFFE | 8 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 467 yd | |
| SUBWAY TOTTON | 3-5 WATER LANE, TOTTON | 472 yd | |
| JALFREZY | 4 HIGH STREET, TOTTON | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTTON RECREATION CLUB | 66 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 100 yd | |
| THE PEG AND PARROT | 44 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 100 yd | |
| THE KEYS | 18 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 467 yd | |
| ELEPHANT AND CASTLE | 40 COMMERCIAL ROAD, TOTTON | 512 yd | |
| TOTTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB | 1 SOUTH PARADE, SALISBURY ROAD | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAPLA TANDOORI TOTTON | 46 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 100 yd | |
| HONG KONG | 45 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 156 yd | |
| ROMNA TANDOORI INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 39 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 156 yd | |
| CHARCOAL GRILL | 16 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 274 yd | |
| LITTLE INDIA | 35-37 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 295 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE GROUP | 23 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 295 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LTD | MAYNARD ROAD, TOTTON | 417 yd | |
| LIDL | UNIT 1, TOTTON RET, 62-96 COMMERCIAL ROAD | 456 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eling Recreation Ground BARTRAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 194 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Testwood Park (Closed) Testwood Place | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Abbotswood Junior School RINGWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 990 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.