SO42 7RD is a sought-after residential area on Fibbards Road, 0.2km from Brockenhurst 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 7RD offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £538k. 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 7RD are sourced from Output Area E00116856 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIBBARDS ROAD, SO42 7RD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIBBARDS ROAD, SO42 7RD.
294
54
£ 56,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SO42 7RD — age 54, 54% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO42 7RD. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 305,000
5 sales · Mean £ 320,500
Detached
£ 747,500
2 sales · Mean £ 747,500
Semi-Detached
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO42 7RD has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- DAY LEWIS PHARMACY0.1 km
- PREMIER CONVENIENCE STORE0.4 km
- THE BAKEHOUSE0.1 km
- THE FOOD RESCUE KITCHEN0.6 km
- VILLAGE BUTCHERS0.1 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- BALMER LAWN HOTEL1.0 km
- CAREYS MANOR HOTEL & SENSPA0.4 km
- COTTAGE LODGE HOTEL0.2 km
- FOREST PARK COUNTRY HOTEL0.7 km
- THATCHED COTTAGE HOTEL0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BROCKENHURST FOOTBALL CLUB0.2 km
- COMMONERS WINE BAR0.1 km
- FORESTERS ARMS0.3 km
- THE HUNTSMAN OF BROCKENHURST0.4 km
- THE SNAKECATCHER PUB0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- ALBERO0.4 km
- BRITANNIA THAI0.4 km
- DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE0.1 km
- ENZEE'S0.4 km
- HARD BROCK CAFE0.5 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- A AND R BEARDSMORE LTD TA RAINBOW FISH BAR0.3 km
- NEW CHINA CHEF0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockenhurst0.4 km
- Sway4.6 km
- Beaulieu Road6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gates Garage0.2 km
- Gates Garage0.2 km
- The Foresters Arms0.4 km
- The Foresters Arms0.4 km
- Brockenhurst College0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO427RD · Data under Open Government Licence