Area Analysis New Forest, South East

SO41 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO41 postcode area.

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Population

25,479

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,420 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
3/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO41 combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£471k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £471k. Property prices are trending down 16.2% year-on-year.

home £471,336 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO41 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 1079 active and 439 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SO41 (19%) is characterised by a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied, alongside a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO41 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SO41 are around £471k, down 16.2% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO41 at 154 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 52 — 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 SO41 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 / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1455
Anti-social behaviour404
Criminal damage and arson377
Public order362
Shoplifting312

school Local Schools

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Tiptoe Primary School

Good129 pupils
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Pennington Infant School

Good78 pupils
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Lymington Junior School

Good245 pupils
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Pennington Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement162 pupils
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South Baddesley Church of England Primary School

Good147 pupils
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding201 pupils
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William Gilpin Church of England Primary School

Good130 pupils
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Lymington Church of England Infant School

Outstanding178 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • SHELL LITTLE WAITROSE LYMINGTON
  • CURLEWS CAFE
  • FIGGURES CYCLES
  • NICK COX CHANDLERY
  • POUNDLAND
  • + 54 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • AMBERWOOD BED & BREAKFAST
  • BOAT BEDS AND CHARTER
  • DEFOE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
  • DURLSTON HOUSE B & B
  • HARVEST HOUSE
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

43 nearby
  • THE BREW FOREST
  • ANGEL AND BLUE PIG
  • BOROUGH ARMS LTD
  • EAST END ARMS
  • EVERTON & LYMORE SOCIAL CLUB LTD
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • MARKS & SPENCER
  • SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE
  • THE CO-OP SWAY
  • WAITROSE
  • CO-OP
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • BALKAN GRILL & PIZZA
  • DEEP BLUE
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA
  • DRIFTERS
  • FOREST TANDOORI INDIAN TAKEAWAY
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • BOHEMIA
  • BRAXTON GARDENS AND TEA ROOMS
  • BRIDGES OF LYMINGTON
  • BRITANNIA THAI
  • CAFE 3
  • + 51 more