Postcode SO40 8GL is located in an urban city, within the Totton North ward of New Forest in the South East region, and forms part of the West Totton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Totton is £61,484 per year. The nearest station is Totton located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Testwood Recreation Ground.
West Totton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,921 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
West Totton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Totton is £61,484 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SO40 8GL.
West Totton near SO40 8GL 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Testwood Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Testwood Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Myrtle Park | Medium | Walking directions to Myrtle Park |
| 0.4 mi | Hangar Farm Park | Small | Walking directions to Hangar Farm Park |
Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Totton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £590,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £432,500 |
| Flats | 9 | £182,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £334,750 |
| Terraced | 58 | £280,000 |
10 year median price trend in Totton North
In the SO40 8GL postcode area, located within West Totton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SO40 8GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Water Lane, New Forest, SO40 3GX | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 3 Longstock Crescent, Southampton, SO40 8ED | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Watson Walk, New Forest, SO40 8JT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.