Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

WATERS EDGE, SO41 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERS EDGE, SO41 0AQ.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

68

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

23%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 68, 90% owned. SO41 0AQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £1.6M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO41 0AQ is a sought-after residential area on Waters Edge, 1.2km from Keyhaven in Milford on Sea. Administratively it sits within Milford ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For serious buyers, SO41 0AQ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 68 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M. 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 SO41 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00117141 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO41 0AQ. The average age is 67.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

23%Active
FT: 13%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,580,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,580,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO41 0AQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • BOOTS UK LTD0.6 km
  • BUTCHERS ON THE GREEN0.6 km
  • COASTAL BAKE CO0.6 km
  • HOLLANDS OF MILFORD0.5 km
  • MILFORD NEWS0.6 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • THE BEACH HOUSE0.9 km
  • THE LAZY LION0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • MILFORD ON SEA CLUB LTD0.5 km
  • MILFORD TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB0.6 km
  • THE SMUGGLERS INN0.5 km
  • THE WASH HOUSE MICRO ALE PUB0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • BRITANNIA THAI0.6 km
  • MANSOORI HEIGHTS0.5 km
  • NEEDLES EYE CAFE0.2 km
  • POLLY'S PANTRY TEAROOM0.6 km
  • RAY'S ITALIAN KITCHEN0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • MISTER PINK'S0.6 km
  • PICKLED WEASEL0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lymington4.1 km
  • Lymington Town5.6 km
  • Lymington Pier5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sea Road0.2 km
  • Swallow Drive0.4 km
  • Swallow Drive0.4 km