SO40 0SD is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from The Bench in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO40, SO40 0SD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SO40 0SD are sourced from Output Area E00117098 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO40 0SD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO40 0SD.
334
53
£ 54,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO40 0SD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO40 0SD's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO40 0SD. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO40 0SD has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- FOX AND HOUNDS0.4 km
- THE MAILMANS ARMS0.4 km
- THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.4 km
- NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB0.8 km
- WATERLOO ARMS0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.4 km
- DOLCE VITA0.5 km
- INDIAN FUSION0.3 km
- LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.3 km
- MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.4 km
- TESCO0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NEW FOREST FINEST0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.7 km
- AVALON HOUSE B&B0.7 km
- CLAYHILL HOUSE0.9 km
- FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.9 km
- ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.3 km
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.6 km
- FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.4 km
- HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.5 km
- LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashurst New Forest3.8 km
- Beaulieu Road4.9 km
- Brockenhurst5.9 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.2 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Library Car Park0.3 km
- Queens Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO400SD · Data under Open Government Licence