How much do houses cost in SO42 7QB?

The average property price in SO42 7QB is currently around £800k.

What is the population of SO42 7QB?

The population for the SO42 7QB area is approximately 436 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

RHINEFIELD ROAD, SO42 7QB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RHINEFIELD ROAD, SO42 7QB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

436

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /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 7QB 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.

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2/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO42 7QB combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£800k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £800k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO42 7QB is a well-regarded residential area on Rhinefield Road in Brockenhurst. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For serious buyers, SO42 7QB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £800k. 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 7QB are sourced from Output Area E00116859 (shared with 55 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 7QB. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%

Asian / British Asian1.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 800,000

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

RHINEFIELD HOUSE HOTEL0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Brockenhurst4.1 km
Sway5.7 km
Beaulieu Road8.7 km