Area Analysis New Forest, South East

SO40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO40 postcode area.

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Population

29,727

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 48,329 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SO40 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £382k. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.

home £382,227 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO40 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 1071 active and 360 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SO40 (13%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO40 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SO40 are around £382k, up 7.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO40 at 251 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO40 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3107
Criminal damage and arson706
Public order642
Other theft637
Anti-social behaviour600

school Local Schools

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Lydlynch Infant School

Good139 pupils
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Eling Infant School and Nursery

Good149 pupils
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Foxhills Junior School

Good355 pupils
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Foxhills Infant School

Good176 pupils
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Calmore Infant School

Good171 pupils
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Marchwood Junior School

Outstanding348 pupils
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Hazel Wood Infant School

Outstanding217 pupils
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Copythorne CofE Infant School

Good80 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • BARTLEY LODGE HOTEL
  • BRIMAR GUEST HOUSE
  • FOREST GATE LODGE
  • IVY'S BED & BREAKFAST
  • LA FOSCA
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • LANGLEY MANOR CRICKET CLUB
  • CADNAM CRICKET CLUB
  • ELING SAILING CLUB
  • EMPRESS OF BLANDINGS
  • HAYWAIN
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • COPYTHORNE COMMUNITY CAFE
  • GARMIN EUROPE LTD
  • AFC TOTTON
  • ARROSTO DI CAFFE
  • ASDA KITCHEN
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • ASDA STORES LTD
  • CO-OPERATIVE GROUP
  • LIDL
  • MORRISONS
  • TESCO EXPRESS SUPERMARKET
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • AAMNAH'S INDIAN KITCHEN
  • BEST TOTTON KEBAB
  • BULTHI HUT INDIAN TAKEAWAY
  • CHARCOAL GRILL
  • CHILLI TANDOORI TOTTON LTD
  • + 22 more
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • A R PHARMACY
  • ADMIRAL CASINO
  • AGE CONCERN NEW FOREST LUNCH CLUB
  • ALFORD BUTCHERS
  • ARGOS LTD
  • + 35 more