Is SO4 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SO4 are higher than average, at 183 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in SO4?

The average property price in SO4 is currently around £452k.

What is the population of SO4?

The population for the SO4 area is approximately 33,769 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis New Forest, South East

SO4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO4 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

33,769

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,206 /yr

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Employed

47%

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

7/10

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5/10

workEmployment

5/10

diversity_3Diversity

2/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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6/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

trending_upInvestment

1/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO4's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £452k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £452k. Property prices are trending down 3.3% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO4 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 0 active and 3223 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in SO4 are around £452k, down 3.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO4 at 183 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 47 — 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 SO4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2452

Anti-social behaviour567

Criminal damage and arson544

Public order521

Other theft507

school Local Schools

Greenwood School

Good7 pupils

Beaulieu Village Primary School

Good121 pupils

Wildground Junior School

Good195 pupils

Wildground Infant School

Good222 pupils

Waterside Primary School

Good192 pupils

Tiptoe Primary School

Good129 pupils

Hythe Primary School

Good297 pupils

Lydlynch Infant School

Good139 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

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