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.
SO45 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO45 postcode area.
22,403
47
£ 45,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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
Greenwood School
Wildground Junior School
Wildground Infant School
Waterside Primary School
Hythe Primary School
Orchard Infant School
Orchard Junior School
Applemore College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- SUPERDRUG
- BOOTS UK LTD
- BLACKFIELD NEWS
- BLISSFUL GIFTS & MORE
- CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- ASHDENE GUEST HOUSE
- BOATHOUSE HOTEL
- THE MAPLES
- WALCOT HOUSE
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- AMALFI RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
- BLACKFIELD AND LANGLEY FOOTBALL CLUB
- EBENEZERS
- FALCON INN
- FAWLEY CRICKET CLUB
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- NEW FOREST BISTRO
- NIXS VGFS CAFE
- NOVA FOREST KITCHEN
- NUMBER 15
- WENDY'S CAFE
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- CO-OPERATIVE GROUP FOOD LTD
- LIDL
- SAINSBURY'S
- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE
- TESCO
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- ADMIRALS QUARTERS
- ALAM SPICE
- CHIP N TAILS
- CHUTNEY'S INDIAN TAKEAWAY
- DOMINO'S PIZZA
- + 17 more
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Area Profile: SO45 · Data under Open Government Licence