FOREST GLADE CLOSE, SO42 7QY House Prices & Local Information

SO42 7QY is a sought-after residential area on Forest Glade Close, 0.6km from South Weirs in Brockenhurst. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO42, SO42 7QY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.2M, up 2.0% year-on-year. 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 7QY are sourced from Output Area E00116863 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.