Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

COTTAGERS LANE, SO41 0FE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAGERS LANE, SO41 0FE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

296

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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

SO41 0FE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £622k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 10.5% year-on-year.

home £622,180 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO41 0FE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cottagers Lane, 0.5km from Hordle in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Hordle ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO41, SO41 0FE offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £622k, down 10.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO41 0FE are sourced from Output Area E00117046 (shared with 11 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 0FE. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 600,000

9 sales · Mean £ 642,494

Semi-Detached

£ 941,000

1 sales · Mean £ 941,000

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

SO41 0FE has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.3 km
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Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • STEPPING STONES B & B0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC HORDLE0.3 km
  • THE THREE BELLS (BREWERS FAYRE)0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • CO-OP0.7 km
  • HORDLE GARAGE0.5 km
  • R D BURDEN0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • HORDLE CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sway2.9 km
  • New Milton3.2 km
  • Lymington4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cottagers Lane0.2 km
  • Cottagers Lane0.2 km
  • Woodcock Lane0.3 km
  • Woodcock Lane0.3 km
  • Nursery Close0.4 km