Postcode SO40 8BG is located in an urban city, within the Totton South ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the Totton Rushington area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Totton Rushington is £59,322 per year. The nearest station is Totton, about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Myrtle Park.
Totton Rushington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.
Totton Rushington has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Totton Rushington is £59,322 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 317 ft away from SO40 8BG.
Totton Rushington near SO40 8BG 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Totton | N/A | Walking directions to Totton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Myrtle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Myrtle Park |
| 0.3 mi | Ball Flume Park | Small | Walking directions to Ball Flume Park |
| 0.1 mi | Bramtoco Park | Small | Walking directions to Bramtoco Park |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £392 per square foot) in Totton South area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,500 up to £695,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £445,000 | £379 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £322,500 | £392 |
| Terraced | 36 | £270,000 | £453 |
| Flats | 8 | £176,000 | £333 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £367,250 | £157,000 | £263,000 | £210,000 |
| 2017 | £365,000 | £175,000 | £281,000 | £223,725 |
| 2018 | £365,000 | £198,500 | £280,000 | £225,000 |
| 2019 | £386,250 | £89,000 | £274,540 | £232,000 |
| 2020 | £395,500 | £146,500 | £293,000 | £245,000 |
| 2021 | £415,000 | £172,500 | £310,000 | £248,000 |
| 2022 | £455,000 | £210,000 | £330,000 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £195,000 | £317,500 | £279,000 |
| 2024 | £437,000 | £215,000 | £322,250 | £270,000 |
| 2025 | £440,000 | £176,000 | £322,500 | £268,000 |
| 2026 | £455,000 | £185,000 | £322,500 | £285,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £317 | £308 | £315 | £338 |
| 2017 | £322 | £321 | £313 | £365 |
| 2018 | £337 | £332 | £350 | £380 |
| 2019 | £333 | £304 | £330 | £379 |
| 2020 | £349 | £330 | £313 | £376 |
| 2021 | £356 | £321 | £351 | £366 |
| 2022 | £414 | £373 | £370 | £448 |
| 2023 | £414 | £387 | £357 | £418 |
| 2024 | £404 | £344 | £361 | £416 |
| 2025 | £388 | £338 | £396 | £461 |
| 2026 | £373 | £298 | £366 | £457 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SO40 8BG.
In the SO40 8BG postcode area, located within Totton Rushington, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO40 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 3 Longstock Crescent, Southampton, SO40 8ED | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Water Lane, New Forest, SO40 3GX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 8BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caroline Louise Rackham
Totton South - Elected 4 May 2023
David Harrison
Totton South - Elected 4 May 2023
Julian Lewis
New Forest East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SO40 8BG records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SO40 8BG in Totton Rushington is £335,000 (about £392 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SO40 8BG, including Abbotswood Junior School (Good), Forest Park School (Good) and Lydlynch Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SO40 8BG is Totton, about 1,490 m away.
SO40 8BG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,519 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for New Forest East covering SO40 8BG is Julian Lewis (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caroline Louise Rackham (Liberal Democrats) and David Harrison (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.