Hounsdown Avenue is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 9EX 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 Hounsdown Avenue, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 9EU, SO40 9EW, SO40 9EZ, SO40 9ER, SO40 9EY, SO40 9FB, SO40 9FF, SO40 9FE, SO40 9EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO40 9EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 53.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 33.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 37.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 16.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.4% | 41.8% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 33.6% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 20% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 17.6% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.7% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 20.8% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97.5% | 96.7% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hounsdown Avenue was 31.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hounsdown Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 548 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Hounsdown Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £292,550 | 2025-10-16 | £288,252 |
| 36 Hounsdown Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-06-09 | £251,603 |
| 14 Hounsdown Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-09-05 | £333,702 |
| 14 Hounsdown Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £239,806 | 2021-09-29 | £254,438 |
| 8 Hounsdown Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £304,500 | 2020-08-24 | £348,265 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eling Infant School and Nursery School Road , Totton SO40 9HX | - not rated | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Junior School Foxhills Lane , Ashurst SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Infant School Foxhills , Colbury SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,532 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 | 3,546 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Foundry Lane Middle School Foundry Lane , SO15 3JT | - not rated | 4,727 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirley Warren Middle School Warren Crescent , SO16 6AY | - not rated | 4,826 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 | 528 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood Sports College Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,671 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 | 1,823 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 | 1,060 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Edge School Lydlynch Road , Totton SO40 3DW | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salterns School Commercial Road , Totton SO40 3AF | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,272 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 | 560 yd | |
| ELING TIDE MILL EXPERIENCE | MILL CAFE, 24, ELING | 931 yd | |
| RESTAURANT AO | SUNNYFIELD ORGANIC FARM, JACOBS GUTTER LANE | 976 yd | |
| COFFEE OASIS | 23A RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW INN | MAIN ROAD, TOTTON | 399 yd | |
| TOTTON RECREATION CLUB | 66 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 866 yd | |
| THE PEG AND PARROT | 44 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 866 yd | |
| THE ANCHOR | ELING LANE, ELING | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAPLA TANDOORI TOTTON | 46 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 866 yd | |
| HONG KONG | 45 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 892 yd | |
| ROMNA TANDOORI INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 39 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 892 yd | |
| CHARCOAL GRILL | 16 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,030 yd | |
| LITTLE INDIA | 35-37 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE GROUP | 23 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hounsdown School JACOBS GUTTER LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 522 yd |
| Eling Recreation Ground BARTRAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 767 yd |
| Totton And Eling Sports Ground (Closed) Southern Gardens | grass pitches | 1,037 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.