Postcode SO40 3BU is located in an urban city, within the Totton Central ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Totton Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 223.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Totton Town is £50,670 per year. The nearest station is Totton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Testvale Park.
Totton Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,834 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Totton Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 223.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Totton Town is £50,670 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 224 ft away from SO40 3BU.
Totton Town near SO40 3BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Totton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Totton | N/A | Walking directions to Totton | |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Redbridge | Central | Walking directions to Redbridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Testvale Park | Small | Walking directions to Testvale Park |
Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £322,000 in Totton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £925,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £400,500 |
| Flats | 22 | £144,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £322,000 |
| Terraced | 12 | £266,500 |
10 year median price trend in Totton Central
In the SO40 3BU postcode area, located within Totton Town, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO40 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | Maynard Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3ZA | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 62-96 Commercial Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3AG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | New Forest, SO40 8DD | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Water Lane Store | 12A Water Lane, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3DP | Walking directions to Water Lane Store |
| 0.2 mi | Totton Mini Market | New Forest, SO40 9DL | Walking directions to Totton Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for New Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.