Meadow Close is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 9EY 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 Meadow Close, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 9FB, SO40 9FJ, SO40 9EZ, SO40 9FN, SO40 9FE, SO40 9FP, SO40 9EU, SO40 9EX, SO40 9FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO40 9EY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 50.3% | 52.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 47.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 25.3% | 35.8% | 10.5% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 48.7% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 48.5% | 45% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.7% | 19% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 9.9% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.7% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 20.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 24.9% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.4% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 97.3% | 93.9% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 97% | 93.6% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.1% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Close was 48.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 230th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.9%.

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 Meadow Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-06-20 | £300,945 |
| 15 Meadow Close, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2023-05-31 | £266,345 |
| 11 Meadow Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-11-13 | £297,160 |
| 23 Meadow Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-10-25 | £308,065 |
| 9 Meadow Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-02-22 | £301,579 |
SO40 9EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Junior School Foxhills Lane , Ashurst SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Infant School Foxhills , Colbury SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hounsdown School Jacobs Gutter Lane , Totton SO40 9FT | 4out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 4,372 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,083 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| GLADE School 49 Junction Road , Totton SO40 3BU | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,283 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,838 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 5,018 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 671 yd | |
| RESTAURANT AO | SUNNYFIELD ORGANIC FARM, JACOBS GUTTER LANE | 830 yd | |
| ELING TIDE MILL EXPERIENCE | MILL CAFE, 24, ELING | 870 yd | |
| COFFEE OASIS | 23A RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW INN | MAIN ROAD, TOTTON | 437 yd | |
| TOTTON RECREATION CLUB | 66 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 893 yd | |
| THE PEG AND PARROT | 44 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 893 yd | |
| THE KING RUFUS | ELING HILL, ELING | 1,006 yd | |
| THE ANCHOR | ELING LANE, ELING | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAPLA TANDOORI TOTTON | 46 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 893 yd | |
| HONG KONG | 45 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 910 yd | |
| ROMNA TANDOORI INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 39 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 910 yd | |
| LITTLE INDIA | 35-37 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,042 yd | |
| CHARCOAL GRILL | 16 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE GROUP | 23 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hounsdown School JACOBS GUTTER LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Eling Recreation Ground BARTRAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 773 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 | 95.2% |
| 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 | 137.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 48.58 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.