Postcode SO40 4UN is located in a rural town, within the Marchwood & Eling ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Marchwood & Dibden area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Marchwood & Dibden is £61,315 per year. The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 2.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Marchwood & Dibden has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,014 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Marchwood & Dibden has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Marchwood & Dibden is £61,315 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO40 4UN.
Marchwood & Dibden near SO40 4UN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) located about 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £425,625 |
| Flats | 18 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Marchwood & Eling
In the SO40 4UN postcode area, located within Marchwood & Dibden, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for SO40 4UN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Patrick Armand Mballa
Marchwood & Eling - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Mark Young
Marchwood & Eling - Elected 4 May 2023
Julian Lewis
New Forest East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.