SO41 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 1079 active and 439 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SO41 (19%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO41 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SO41 are around £471k, down 16.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO41 at 154 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 52 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SO41 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
SO41 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO41 postcode area.
25,479
52
£ 45,420 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO41 combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£471k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £471k. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Tiptoe Primary School
Pennington Infant School
Lymington Junior School
Pennington Church of England Junior School
South Baddesley Church of England Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
William Gilpin Church of England Primary School
Lymington Church of England Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- SHELL LITTLE WAITROSE LYMINGTON
- 3 WISHES
- A & J SEAL FAMILY BUTCHER
- BEAKY BLINDERS
- BOOTS UK LTD
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- AMBERWOOD BED & BREAKFAST
- BOAT BEDS AND CHARTER
- DEFOE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
- DURLSTON HOUSE B & B
- HARVEST HOUSE
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
43 nearby- THE THREE BELLS (BREWERS FAYRE)
- THE TOWNHOUSE
- THE WASH HOUSE MICRO ALE PUB
- THE WHITE HART
- WALHAMPTON ARMS
- + 38 more
Restaurant, Cafe
56 nearby- BOHEMIA
- BRAXTON GARDENS AND TEA ROOMS
- BRIDGES OF LYMINGTON
- BRITANNIA THAI
- CAFE 3
- + 51 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- CO-OP
- MARKS & SPENCER
- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE
- THE CO-OP SWAY
- WAITROSE
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- BALKAN GRILL & PIZZA
- DEEP BLUE
- DOMINO'S PIZZA
- DRIFTERS
- FOREST TANDOORI INDIAN TAKEAWAY
- + 13 more
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