SO40 0GU is a safe, established residential area located 0.8km from Bearslane End in Totton. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Totton North ward and the New Forest East constituency.
Within the SO40 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO40 0GU are sourced from Output Area E00117284 (shared with 333 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO40 0GU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO40 0GU.
310
38
£ 51,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO40 0GU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 38, SO40 0GU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO40 0GU. The average age is 38.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO40 0GU has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Calmore Infant School
Calmore Junior School
Oakfield Academy
Testwood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- SAXON INN0.8 km
- TESTWOOD0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- AFC TOTTON0.4 km
- MO'S DINER0.2 km
- STARBUCKS0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NICOLE'S TAKEAWAY0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Totton2.6 km
- Redbridge3.1 km
- Ashurst New Forest5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Testwood Crescent0.2 km
- Testwood Stadium0.2 km
- Testwood Stadium0.2 km
- Coppice Road0.3 km
- Coppice Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO400GU · Data under Open Government Licence