Is Marchwood a good place to live?
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In Marchwood (SO40 4), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £357,922 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- B Safetycrime 19% below average
- E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£357,922
Population
10,486
Recorded crime
216.8
Schools
2
Broadband
77%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Marchwood SO40 4
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Marchwood SO40 4 is rated high. Around 13.1% of properties (435 of 3,322) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 180 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual sold price in SO40 4, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SO40 4 (May 24–Apr 26, average 25/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 46
- One-person households
- 27%
- Households with children
- 28%
- Households
- 4,423
Owned 68% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SO40 4.
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Marchwood SO40 4: frequently asked questions
Is Marchwood SO40 4 a good place to live?
In Marchwood (SO40 4), recorded crime is 19% below the national average, homes sell for around £357,922 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Marchwood SO40 4?
Recorded crime in Marchwood SO40 4 runs at 216.8 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Marchwood SO40 4 safe?
Crime in Marchwood SO40 4 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Marchwood SO40 4 runs at 216.8 per 1,000 properties, 19% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Marchwood SO40 4?
Homes in Marchwood SO40 4 sell for around £357,922 on average, based on 103 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Marchwood SO40 4 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Marchwood SO40 4 is rated high. Around 13.1% of properties (435 of 3,322) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 180 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Marchwood SO40 4?
There are 2 schools in Marchwood SO40 4 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Marchwood SO40 4 a deprived area?
Marchwood SO40 4 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).