SO42 7PS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Flushards in Lymington. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lymington Town ward and the New Forest West constituency.
This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO42 7PS are sourced from Output Area E00117081 (shared with 371 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO42 7PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO42 7PS.
239
52
£ 47,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO42 7PS spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO42 7PS. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO42 7PS has low crime rates — 44 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.
school Local Schools
Lymington Junior School
Lymington Church of England Infant School
Pennington Infant School
Pennington Church of England Junior School
Priestlands School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- JENNINGS & SON0.4 km
- SUSHI DAILY0.4 km
- WELL NATURAL LTD0.3 km
- 3 WISHES0.1 km
- A & J SEAL FAMILY BUTCHER0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- HIGHFIELD BED AND BREAKFAST LTD0.6 km
- PARK AVENUE B&B0.8 km
- BOAT BEDS AND CHARTER0.6 km
- DURLSTON HOUSE B & B0.6 km
- STANWELL HOUSE0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- BOROUGH ARMS LTD0.5 km
- KINGS ARMS0.3 km
- LYMINGTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD0.3 km
- THE SAIL INN0.3 km
- THE SIX BELLS0.2 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- BRIDGES OF LYMINGTON0.3 km
- RIVAAZ0.2 km
- THE HIDDEN YARD0.2 km
- THE MAGIC DUCK0.3 km
- VISTAS CAFE0.2 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- MARKS & SPENCER0.2 km
- WAITROSE0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BALKAN GRILL & PIZZA0.4 km
- DOMINO'S PIZZA0.3 km
- LYMINGTON KEBAB AND PIZZA0.4 km
- DEEP BLUE0.4 km
- DRIFTERS0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lymington Town0.6 km
- Lymington0.9 km
- Lymington Pier1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Main Post Office0.0 km
- Main Post Office0.0 km
- Main Post Office0.0 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO427PS · Data under Open Government Licence