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Marchwood & Eling

About

Marchwood & Eling is a ward in the New Forest district, located near the western edge of Southampton. The area includes the villages of Marchwood and Eling, along with the historic Eling Tide Mill, one of the few remaining working tide mills in the UK. The ward is bordered by the River Test and Southampton Water, providing a mix of coastal and rural landscapes.

The area has a mix of residential housing and green spaces, with local amenities including schools, shops, and community facilities. Eling’s medieval church and the nearby Totton and Eling Cricket Club add to the ward’s historical and social character. The ward benefits from good transport links, including proximity to the M27 motorway and Southampton Airport.

Area overview

On average Marchwood & Eling has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Marchwood & Eling is £46,677 per year. There are 3 schools in Marchwood & Eling: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

100

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Marchwood & Eling

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Marchwood & Eling area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £970,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marchwood & Eling over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	36	£420,000	£278,750	£346,875	£477,500	£866,875
Flats	19	£168,000	£104,000	£146,500	£186,500	£231,300
Semi-Detached	23	£315,000	£250,500	£281,500	£337,000	£521,500
Terraced	42	£283,500	£215,250	£247,600	£345,750	£402,850

10 years median price trend in Marchwood & Eling

All postcodes in Marchwood & Eling

SO404XR

Ferndale Road

SO404YE

Main Road

SO409DS

Rumbridge Gardens

SO409GN

Down's Park Crescent

SO404AW

Maritime Avenue

SO409GY

Down's Park Avenue

SO404BD

Cracknore Hard

SO404SY

Shell Court

SO404WN

Bolhinton Avenue

SO404WP

Pooksgreen

SO404WY

Lloyd Avenue

SO409DR

Winsor Road

SO409GG

Boothby Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail