Postcode report
Is SO40 4UR a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SO40 4UR: area rating, property, schools and local change
SO40 4UR is a postcode in Marchwood & Eling, New Forest, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SO40 4UR, then scores the surrounding small area 55/100 - top 49% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SO40 4UR are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SO40 4UR is based on New Forest 017 Census 2021. It covers 8,517 residents, 57 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
For property prices near SO40 4UR, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SO40 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £350k from 45 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Near SO40 4UR, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including arts & theatre (1). Closest examples include After School Drama Club – Marchwood Infants (at Marchwood Infant School. Twiggs Lane, Southampton, UK, ages 5-7, 2.2 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SO40 4UR by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SO40 4UR; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SO40 4UR
Is SO40 4UR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 55/100 (top 49% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SO40 4UR?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What kids clubs and activities are near SO40 4UR?
Near SO40 4UR, LocaleIQ matches 1 kids club or activity, including arts & theatre (1). Closest examples include After School Drama Club – Marchwood Infants (at Marchwood Infant School. Twiggs Lane, Southampton, UK, ages 5-7, 2.2 km). 1 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for SO40 4UR?
LocaleIQ matched SO40 4UR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SO40 4UR?
The latest median sold price is £350k based on 45 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SO40 4UR?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.