Downs Park Crescent is in Totton, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO40 9GQ 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 Downs Park Crescent, Totton, Southampton, SO40 9GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO40 9GP, SO40 9GL, SO40 9GN, SO40 9GR, SO40 9GT, SO40 9GJ, SO40 9GU, SO40 9GZ, SO40 9GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO40 9GQ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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 | 55.5% | 56.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 44.5% | 43.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 9GQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 26.7% | 20.5% | -6.2% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 51.9% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 13.3% | 6.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 12.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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 | 45.3% | 49.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 35.6% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 19.4% | 13.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.5% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 11.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 19.6% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 31.6% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 98.5% | 100% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96% | 95.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0.4% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downs Park Crescent was 29.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% lower than the Marchwood & Eling average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downs Park Crescent has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Marchwood & Eling and the 200th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Downs Park Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-09-05 | £325,000 |
| 19 Downs Park Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-03-14 | £277,048 |
| 23 Downs Park Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-08-18 | £309,857 |
| 27 Downs Park Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-02-17 | £168,935 |
| 9 Downs Park Crescent, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-09-02 | £309,151 |
SO40 9GQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO40 9GQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydlynch Infant School Lydlynch Road, , Totton SO40 3DW | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbotswood Junior School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8EB | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Sylvia Crescent , Totton SO40 3LN | 1out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Foxhills Junior School Foxhills Lane , Ashurst SO40 7ED | 3out of 4 | 2,105 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 | 928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Testwood School Testwood Lane , Totton SO40 3ZW | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Community School Cuckmere Lane , SO16 9RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regents Park Community College King Edward Avenue , SO16 4GW | 3out of 4 | 3,685 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Lord's Hill Romsey Road , SO16 8FA | 3out of 4 | 3,757 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 778 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Ringwood Road , Totton SO40 8DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass School Green Lane , Millbrook SO16 9FQ | 3out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School Redbridge Lane , Nursling SO16 0XN | 3out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southampton Hospital School 119 Tremona Road , SO16 6HU | 3out of 4 | 4,666 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELING TIDE MILL EXPERIENCE | MILL CAFE, 24, ELING | 227 yd | |
| COFFEE OASIS | 23A RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 573 yd | |
| JALFREZY | 4 HIGH STREET, TOTTON | 727 yd | |
| RESTAURANT AO | SUNNYFIELD ORGANIC FARM, JACOBS GUTTER LANE | 735 yd | |
| ASDA KITCHEN | ASDA SUPERMARKET, MAYNARD ROAD | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ANCHOR | ELING LANE, ELING | 393 yd | |
| THE KING RUFUS | ELING HILL, ELING | 467 yd | |
| ELING SAILING CLUB | ELING HILL, ELING | 468 yd | |
| TOTTON RECREATION CLUB | 66 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 573 yd | |
| THE PEG AND PARROT | 44 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HONG KONG | 45 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 545 yd | |
| ROMNA TANDOORI INDIAN TAKEAWAY | 39 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 545 yd | |
| SHAPLA TANDOORI TOTTON | 46 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 573 yd | |
| LITTLE INDIA | 35-37 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 603 yd | |
| CHARCOAL GRILL | 16 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OPERATIVE GROUP | 23 RUMBRIDGE STREET, TOTTON | 603 yd | |
| LIDL | UNIT 1, TOTTON RET, 62-96 COMMERCIAL ROAD | 888 yd | |
| ASDA STORES LTD | MAYNARD ROAD, TOTTON | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eling Recreation Ground BARTRAM ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 415 yd |
| Hounsdown School JACOBS GUTTER LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 931 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.