Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

THE RISE, SO42 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RISE, SO42 7AF.

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

294

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO42 7AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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Area Character

SO42 7AF is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £633k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 24.0% year-on-year.

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

SO42 7AF is a sought-after residential area on The Rise, 0.2km from Brockenhurst in Brockenhurst. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For serious buyers, SO42 7AF is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 81% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £633k, up 24.0% year-on-year. 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 SO42 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00116857 (shared with 29 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 SO42 7AF. The average age is 58.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 667,500

32 sales · Mean £ 646,571

Terraced

£ 570,000

1 sales · Mean £ 570,000

Semi-Detached

£ 598,500

1 sales · Mean £ 598,500

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

SO42 7AF has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School

Good226 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • DAY LEWIS PHARMACY0.0 km
  • PREMIER CONVENIENCE STORE0.4 km
  • THE BAKEHOUSE0.0 km
  • THE FOOD RESCUE KITCHEN0.4 km
  • VILLAGE BUTCHERS0.1 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • CAREYS MANOR HOTEL & SENSPA0.5 km
  • COTTAGE LODGE HOTEL0.2 km
  • FOREST PARK COUNTRY HOTEL0.7 km
  • THATCHED COTTAGE HOTEL0.3 km
  • THE CLOUD HOTEL0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • BROCKENHURST FOOTBALL CLUB0.4 km
  • COMMONERS WINE BAR0.1 km
  • FORESTERS ARMS0.3 km
  • THE HUNTSMAN OF BROCKENHURST0.5 km
  • THE SNAKECATCHER PUB0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • ALBERO0.4 km
  • BRITANNIA THAI0.4 km
  • DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE0.0 km
  • ENZEE'S0.4 km
  • HARD BROCK CAFE0.7 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • A AND R BEARDSMORE LTD TA RAINBOW FISH BAR0.3 km
  • NEW CHINA CHEF0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockenhurst0.4 km
  • Sway4.4 km
  • Beaulieu Road6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Gates Garage0.1 km
  • Gates Garage0.1 km
  • Brockenhurst Primary School0.3 km
  • Brockenhurst Primary School0.3 km
  • Brockenhurst Station0.4 km