Area Analysis New Forest, South East

SO45 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO45 postcode area.

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Population

22,403

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
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4/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 47, SO45 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £398k. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.

home £398,804 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO45 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 967 active and 296 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SO45 (13%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a peaceful suburb where most residents are approaching or in retirement (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO45 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SO45 are around £398k, up 9.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO45 at 227 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 47 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 SO45 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2234
Anti-social behaviour541
Shoplifting487
Criminal damage and arson480
Public order452

school Local Schools

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Greenwood School

Good7 pupils
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Wildground Junior School

Good195 pupils
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Wildground Infant School

Good222 pupils
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Waterside Primary School

Good192 pupils
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Hythe Primary School

Good297 pupils
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Orchard Infant School

Outstanding257 pupils
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Orchard Junior School

Good358 pupils
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Applemore College

Requires Improvement613 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • SUPERDRUG
  • BOOTS UK LTD
  • BLACKFIELD NEWS
  • BLISSFUL GIFTS & MORE
  • CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES
  • + 15 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • ASHDENE GUEST HOUSE
  • BOATHOUSE HOTEL
  • THE MAPLES
  • WALCOT HOUSE
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • AMALFI RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
  • BLACKFIELD AND LANGLEY FOOTBALL CLUB
  • EBENEZERS
  • FALCON INN
  • FAWLEY CRICKET CLUB
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • NEW FOREST BISTRO
  • NIXS VGFS CAFE
  • NOVA FOREST KITCHEN
  • NUMBER 15
  • WENDY'S CAFE
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • CO-OPERATIVE GROUP FOOD LTD
  • LIDL
  • SAINSBURY'S
  • SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE
  • TESCO
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • ADMIRALS QUARTERS
  • ALAM SPICE
  • CHIP N TAILS
  • CHUTNEY'S INDIAN TAKEAWAY
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA
  • + 17 more