SO42 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

SO42 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 164 active and 53 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SO42 (32%) is characterised by a countryside community of working families and retired residents, alongside a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO42 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SO42 are around £953k, down 6.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO42 at 297 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 51 — 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 SO42 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.