SO43 7AE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Empress Road, 0.2km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
For families considering a move, SO43 7AE represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7AE are sourced from Output Area E00117100 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMPRESS ROAD, SO43 7AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMPRESS ROAD, SO43 7AE.
219
52
£ 54,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO43 7AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO43 7AE spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. 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 SO43 7AE. The average age is 52.0. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 497,200
Flat
£ 312,500
8 sales · Mean £ 294,375
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO43 7AE has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- FOX AND HOUNDS0.2 km
- THE MAILMANS ARMS0.2 km
- THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.2 km
- NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB0.8 km
- WATERLOO ARMS0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.2 km
- DOLCE VITA0.1 km
- INDIAN FUSION0.3 km
- LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.3 km
- MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.2 km
- TESCO0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NEW FOREST FINEST0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.2 km
- AVALON HOUSE B&B0.2 km
- FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.3 km
- ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.6 km
- PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.1 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.3 km
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.3 km
- FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.2 km
- HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.2 km
- LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashurst New Forest3.9 km
- Beaulieu Road5.4 km
- Brockenhurst6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Penny Farthing Hotel0.1 km
- Wellands Road0.1 km
- The Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Pikes Hill0.3 km
- Library Car Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO437AE · Data under Open Government Licence