Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SO42 7PL House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

255

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO42 7PL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO42 7PL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SO42 7PL is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Beaulieu in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 52% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO42 7PL are sourced from Output Area E00116850 (shared with 26 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 7PL. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

SO42 7PL has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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Beaulieu Village Primary School

Good121 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • BEAULIEU ENTERPISES LTD0.6 km
  • BELLORD AND BROWN0.1 km
  • CHOCOLATE STUDIO LTD0.1 km
  • QUEENSMEAD VILLAGE SHOP0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • THE MONTAGU ARMS HOTEL0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • LEITHS AT BEAULIEU0.6 km
  • PALLETS TEA & COFFEE HOUSE0.1 km
  • PETITE BEAUTIQUE0.2 km
  • STEFF'S KITCHEN0.3 km
  • STEFFS TO GO0.3 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Beaulieu Road5.4 km
  • Brockenhurst8.5 km
  • Lymington Pier8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Beaulieu Garage0.1 km
  • Beaulieu Garage0.1 km
  • Abbey Church0.4 km
  • Abbey Church0.4 km
  • Bunkers Hill0.4 km