SO40 0TP 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 0TP offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a public administration and security character: public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 0TP are sourced from Output Area E00117098 (shared with 60 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO40 0TP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO40 0TP.
334
53
£ 54,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO40 0TP 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO40 0TP combines high owner-occupation (88%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO40 0TP. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO40 0TP 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: SO400TP · Data under Open Government Licence