LYNDHURST ROAD, SO42 7RH House Prices & Local Information

SO42 7RH is a sought-after residential area on Lyndhurst Road, 0.3km 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 7RH offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £940k. 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 7RH are sourced from Output Area E00116854 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.