Postcode SO40 4YX 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 high crime levels, with around 75.8 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 1.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Marchwood & Dibden has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,908 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Marchwood & Dibden has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.8 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 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 4YX.
Marchwood & Dibden near SO40 4YX 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 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 | 27 | £441,250 |
| Flats | 18 | £171,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £283,500 |
10 year median price trend in Marchwood & Eling
In the SO40 4YX postcode area, located within Marchwood & Dibden, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO40 4YX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Marchwood Express | Main Road, New Forest, SO40 4US | Walking directions to Premier Marchwood Express |
| 0.4 mi | Welcome | Main Road, New Forest, SO40 4SF | Walking directions to Welcome |
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.