Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

BROADLANDS ROAD, SO42 7PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADLANDS ROAD, SO42 7PB.

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

313

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO42 7PB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 93% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, SO42 7PB is established retirement territory. With £1.3M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

home £1,262,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO42 7PB is a sought-after residential area on Broadlands Road, 0.9km from South Weirs in Brockenhurst. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For serious buyers, SO42 7PB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 56 — 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.3M. 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 7PB are sourced from Output Area E00116855 (shared with 14 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 7PB. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 21%
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

Detached

£ 1,262,500

1 sales · Mean £ 1,262,500

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

SO42 7PB has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School

Good226 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BLACK KNOWL0.7 km
  • DAY LEWIS PHARMACY0.9 km
  • THE BAKEHOUSE0.9 km
  • VILLAGE BUTCHERS0.9 km
  • VILLAGE VEG LTD0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • FOREST PARK COUNTRY HOTEL0.3 km
  • THE CLOUD HOTEL0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • COMMONERS WINE BAR0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE0.9 km
  • THE BUTTERY AT THE BROCK & BRUIN0.9 km
  • THE PADDLE IN THE FOREST0.9 km
  • THE TERRACE CAFE0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • NEW CHINA CHEF0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockenhurst1.2 km
  • Sway4.3 km
  • Beaulieu Road7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • New Forest Drive0.1 km
  • Forest Park Hotel0.3 km
  • Forest Park Hotel0.3 km
  • Moorlands Close0.3 km