Jacob's Gutter Lane New Forest
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO40), about 240 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 26724095.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in New Forest costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Totton, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Testvale Surgery, about 1.7 km (1.1 miles) away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 432 m². Most common: House, detached (2). Built: before 1900 (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in New Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,420 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,613 | £1,882 | £2,151 | £2,420 | £2,957 | £3,495 | £4,033 | £4,840 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (39% of about 660 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Eling (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): ARTICLE 4 DIRECTION 97/1, Hovercraft in the Solent.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SO40 9FY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SO40 9FZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 5 m and 10 m above sea level (7 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO40 9FY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SO40 9FZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Totton 216,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Redbridge 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Millbrook (Hants) 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jacobs Farm Hounsdown | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ashurst New Forest - Lyndhurst Park Hotel | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Southampton Cruise Parking Services | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 94.6 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Testvale Surgery | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest A R Pharmacy | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgeways Dental Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Western Community Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Totton Police Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Totton, Totton | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,450 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.0 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,460 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Old Rectory, a listed building (Grade II*), 380 m north. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Tide Mill | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Redbridge old bridges See also HAMPSHIRE 180 | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Redbridge old bridges See also SOUTHAMPTON 180 | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Goatee Beach | Beach | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Newman's Copse | Wood | 790 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Little Copse | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Eling Great Marsh | Wetland | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Heron's Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Langley Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for New Forest: see them on the New Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eling Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Hounsdown School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lydlynch Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.W AND P.A. ABRAHAM SO40 9FZ | Manufacturers/packers | 130 m | Exempt | |
| SUNNYFIELDS SO40 9FX | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| TONIC ROOMS LTD SO40 9FX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Nov 2025 |
| ELING SAILING CLUB SO40 9HF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2014 |
| ELING TIDE MILL SO40 9HF | Manufacturers/packers | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Apr 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bury Lane (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Jacob's Gutter Lane · Bury Lane · Eling Hill
All the streets in SO40 and across New Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.