Moon Close Marchwood, New Forest
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (SO40), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 26723761.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 11).
- Flood: 8 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 E; Band D in New Forest costs £2,420 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Millbrook (Hants), about 3 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 250 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 10 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Atherley House Surgery, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away.
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 50 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 45 m². Most common: Flat (10); House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (9); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 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 E (40% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- 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, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 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 4WA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SO40 4WS | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 10 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO40 4WA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SO40 4WS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Millbrook (Hants) 36,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Redbridge 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Totton 216,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lakeland Gardens Marchwood | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albion Place Southampton City Centre | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Southampton Vehicle Ferry Terminal Eastern Docks | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Southampton Cruise Parking Services | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 93.7 km (58 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Atherley House Surgery | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marchwood Dental Centre | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Western Community Hospital | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Police station | Totton Police Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 250 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.1 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 950 m² | 290 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.0 ha | 390 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,550 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rudes Copse | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Nutcher's Copse | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Bury Marsh | Wetland | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Bury Reach | Tidal water | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 12 |
3 of the street's 12 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marchwood Church of England Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Marchwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHAMPTON FOOTBALL CLUB (TRAINING GROUND DINING ROOMS) SO40 4WR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| THE GOSPEL CHURCH SO40 4WR | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| ABM CATERING AT MARCHWOOD C OF E INFANT SCHOOL SO40 4ZE | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| TWIGGS LANE PRE-SCHOOL SO40 4ZE | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| PLANET KIDS CIC SO40 4ZE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| ELLIE RIMONDI - LASER & SKIN CLINIC SO40 4SF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| COSTA CHIPPY LTD SO40 4SF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2024 |
| WELCOME MARCHWOOD SO40 4SF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2023 |
| THE MANNA HOUSE BAKERY LTD SO40 4SF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Dec 2025 |
| THE ROEBUCK INN SO40 4SF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jun 2026 |
| BULTHI HUT INDIAN TAKEAWAY SO40 4SF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| DAY LEWIS PHARMACY SO40 4SF | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| LITTLE GARDNERS NURSERY SO40 4ZH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| MARCHWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL SO40 4ZH | School/college/university | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lakeland Gardens (20); On or near Moon Close (10); On or near Mayvale Close (8); On or near Lloyd Avenue (3); On or near The Crescent (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 47% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Lakeland Gardens · The Crescent · Osprey Close · Woodside Close · Lloyd Avenue · St Johns Drive · Plantation Drive · Kestrel Close · Sandpiper Close · Mayvale Close · Larkspur Drive · Poplar Drive
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.