Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

HEATHLANDS, SO41 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHLANDS, SO41 0AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

352

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO41 0AR combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£485k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £485k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SO41 0AR is a safe, established residential area on Heathlands, 0.6km from Hordle in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Hordle ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For serious buyers, SO41 0AR is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO41 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00117053 (shared with 15 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 0AR. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 485,000

2 sales · Mean £ 485,000

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

SO41 0AR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.8 km
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Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils0.8 km
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Ashley Junior School

Good251 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.7 km
  • CO-OP0.5 km
  • HORDLE GARAGE1.0 km
  • R D BURDEN0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC HORDLE0.8 km
  • THE THREE BELLS (BREWERS FAYRE)1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • HORDLE CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Milton2.4 km
  • Sway3.5 km
  • Lymington5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Danecrest Road0.1 km
  • Stopples Lane0.3 km
  • Westmorland Court0.3 km
  • Pinewood Road0.4 km
  • Stopples Lane Shops H&R0.5 km