Cotswold Close is in Dibden Purlieu, Southampton and in New Forest district. SO45 5QW is located in the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu 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 Cotswold Close, Dibden Purlieu, Southampton, SO45 5QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO45 5RY, SO45 5QY, SO45 5QX, SO45 5RX, SO45 5UB, SO45 5QT, SO45 5SG, SO45 5SH, SO45 5UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO45 5QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.2% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 35.1% | 38.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 31.1% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 22.3% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 13.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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% | 41.9% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 45.1% | 37.2% | -7.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 17.2% | 11.6% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 8.3% | -12.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18% | 24.9% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 29.5% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.9% | 98.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 96.6% | 95.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 95.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotswold Close was 24.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Dibden & Dibden Purlieu average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotswold Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Dibden & Dibden Purlieu and the 150th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Cotswold Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2016-05-20 | £363,488 |
| 1 Cotswold Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2016-01-22 | £383,730 |
| 10 Cotswold Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2012-10-19 | £315,794 |
| 1 Cotswold Close, Southampton, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £214,000 | 2010-09-17 | £334,330 |
| 10 Cotswold Close, Southampton, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2007-05-11 | £328,749 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Infant School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 4out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Junior School Water Lane , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4SB | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Infant School Crete Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4JX | 3out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wildground Junior School Armitage Avenue , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4LG | 3out of 4 | 1,427 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School School Road , Hythe SO45 6BL | 2out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noadswood School North Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4ZF | 3out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Applemore College Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The New Forest Academy Long Lane , Holbury SO45 2PA | 3out of 4 | 3,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton City College St Mary Street , SO14 1AR | - not rated | 5,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood School Cabot Drive , Dibden SO45 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak Lodge School Roman Road , Dibden Purlieu SO45 4RQ | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchwood Park Hospital School Southampton Priory Hospital , Marchwood Park SO40 4DA | - not rated | 3,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLE HAVEN CARE HOME | BEAULIEU ROAD, DIBDEN PURLIEU | 1,009 yd | |
| ARROSTO COFFEE & ICE | 1 COLLIER BUILDING, BEAULIEU ROAD | 1,060 yd | |
| NOVA FOREST KITCHEN | 3 MERRIEMEAD PARADE, BEAULIEU ROAD | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYTHE & DIBDEN YOUTH FC | APPLEMORE COLLEGE, ROMAN ROAD | 795 yd | |
| PLANET KIDS CIC | METHODIST CHURCH, NORTH ROAD | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAILS 2 | 6 NORTH ROAD, DIBDEN PURLIEU | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO | SIZER WAY, DIBDEN | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Noadswood School NORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Applemore College ROMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Clayfields Sports Centre CLAYPITS LANE | grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Oak Lodge School ROMAN ROAD | 906 yd | |
| Applemore Health And Leisure APPLEMORE HEALTH AND LEISURE CENTRE APPLEMORE HEALTH AND LEISURE CENTRE CLAYPITS LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 283.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 283.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 43.17 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.