Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SO42 7PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO42 7PD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

340

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /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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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in SO42 7PD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

SO42 7PD is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from East Boldre in East Boldre. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SO42 7PD is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO42 7PD are sourced from Output Area E00116867 (shared with 10 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 7PD. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

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

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary3
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • EAST BOLDRE POST OFFICE AND STORES0.6 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • ARGENTOR COTTAGE0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • TURFCUTTERS ARMS0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Beaulieu Road6.2 km
  • Lymington Pier6.6 km
  • Lymington Town6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • The Turfcutters Arms0.2 km
  • The Turfcutters Arms0.2 km
  • Post Office & Stores0.3 km
  • Post Office & Stores0.3 km
  • Tinsleys Corner0.5 km