Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SHELDRAKE GARDENS, SO41 0FJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELDRAKE GARDENS, SO41 0FJ.

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

381

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
workEmployment
5/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SO41 0FJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

home £310,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO41 0FJ is a safe, established residential area on Sheldrake Gardens, 0.7km from Hordle in Hordle. Administratively it sits within Hordle ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO41, SO41 0FJ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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: Average house prices are around £310k, down 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO41 0FJ are sourced from Output Area E00117047 (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 0FJ. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 308,000

9 sales · Mean £ 291,222

Semi-Detached

£ 244,000

4 sales · Mean £ 243,875

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

SO41 0FJ 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • CO-OP0.9 km
  • HORDLE GARAGE0.6 km
  • R D BURDEN0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • THE THREE BELLS (BREWERS FAYRE)0.6 km
  • NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC HORDLE0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • HORDLE CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • STEPPING STONES B & B0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sway2.9 km
  • New Milton3.4 km
  • Lymington4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodcock Lane0.4 km
  • Woodcock Lane0.4 km
  • Woodcock Lane0.5 km
  • Woodcock Lane0.5 km