SO43 is a postcode district in New Forest, South East, covering 138 active and 40 retired postcodes.
The largest share of SO43 (20%) is characterised by a quiet rural area popular with older residents who rent rather than own, alongside a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime (15%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SO43 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in SO43 are around £412k, down 30.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SO43 at 236 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 SO43 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis New Forest, South East
SO43 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SO43 postcode area.
groups
Population2,179
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Avg Age52
payments
Avg Income£ 47,500 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
7/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
1/10paymentsAffluence
9/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
5/10psychology
Area Character
SO43 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £412k. Property prices are trending down 30.0% year-on-year.
home £412,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.1%
Economic Activity
46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences153
Vehicle crime86
Anti-social behaviour56
Burglary53
Public order50
school Local Schools
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St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School
Good64 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
13 nearby- WOODSIDE LODGE B & B
- ACRES DOWN HOUSE
- ANGELS FARM HOUSE
- AVALON HOUSE B&B
- BRAMBLE HILL HOTEL
- + 8 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- BRAMSHAW CRICKET CLUB
- FOX AND HOUNDS
- GREEN DRAGON
- MINSTEAD SOCIAL CLUB
- NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB
- + 13 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- ACRES DOWN FARM
- ANISSA'S THAI KITCHEN
- BAKEHOUSE24 LTD
- BRAMSHAW GOLF CLUB
- CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT
- + 22 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE
- TESCO
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Retailers - Other
10 nearby- ACRES DOWN FARM SHOP
- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO
- FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED
- HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED
- + 5 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NEW FOREST FINEST
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Area Profile: SO43 · Data under Open Government Licence