Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

WESTFIELD GARDENS, SO41 0EX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTFIELD GARDENS, SO41 0EX.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

29%

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

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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SO41 0EX is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £560k 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 0EX is a sought-after residential area on Westfield Gardens, 0.3km from Everton in Everton (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Hordle ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO41, SO41 0EX offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 93% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k. 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 0EX are sourced from Output Area E00117043 (shared with 19 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 0EX. The average age is 58.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 517,500

4 sales · Mean £ 521,250

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

SO41 0EX has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School

Outstanding315 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • EVERTON STORES & P.O.0.2 km
  • LYTTON LAWN COUNTRY STORE0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • EVERTON & LYMORE SOCIAL CLUB LTD0.1 km
  • THE CROWN INN0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • BRAXTON GARDENS AND TEA ROOMS0.7 km
  • CAMELLIAS RESTAURANT0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lymington2.7 km
  • Lymington Town4.0 km
  • Lymington Pier4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Milford Road0.1 km
  • Old Christchurch Road0.1 km
  • Old Christchurch Road0.1 km
  • Wainsford Road0.2 km
  • Wainsford Road0.2 km