SO42 7RE is a sought-after residential area on Grigg Lane, 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 7RE offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7RE are sourced from Output Area E00116862 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRIGG LANE, SO42 7RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRIGG LANE, SO42 7RE.
303
45
£ 56,100 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO42 7RE 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.
Area Character
SO42 7RE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 78% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO42 7RE. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO42 7RE has low crime rates — 24 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 PHARMACY0.3 km
- PREMIER CONVENIENCE STORE0.4 km
- THE BAKEHOUSE0.3 km
- THE FOOD RESCUE KITCHEN0.7 km
- VILLAGE BUTCHERS0.3 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- BALMER LAWN HOTEL0.8 km
- CAREYS MANOR HOTEL & SENSPA0.3 km
- COTTAGE LODGE HOTEL0.3 km
- FOREST PARK COUNTRY HOTEL0.8 km
- THATCHED COTTAGE HOTEL0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BROCKENHURST FOOTBALL CLUB0.0 km
- COMMONERS WINE BAR0.3 km
- FORESTERS ARMS0.3 km
- THE HUNTSMAN OF BROCKENHURST0.3 km
- THE SNAKECATCHER PUB0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- ALBERO0.4 km
- BRITANNIA THAI0.4 km
- DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE0.3 km
- ENZEE'S0.5 km
- HARD BROCK CAFE0.4 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- A AND R BEARDSMORE LTD TA RAINBOW FISH BAR0.3 km
- NEW CHINA CHEF0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockenhurst0.5 km
- Sway4.8 km
- Beaulieu Road6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Brockenhurst College0.3 km
- Brockenhurst College0.3 km
- Gates Garage0.3 km
- Brockenhurst College0.3 km
- Gates Garage0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO427RE · Data under Open Government Licence