SO40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

SO40 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 1071 active and 360 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SO40 (13%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability (10%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO40 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SO40 are around £382k, up 7.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO40 at 251 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 45 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 SO40 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.