Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

FOREST GARDENS, SO43 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST GARDENS, SO43 7AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

219

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO43 7AF 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.

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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SO43 7AF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £883k, 65% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO43 7AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forest Gardens, 0.4km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For families considering a move, SO43 7AF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £883k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00117100 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO43 7AF. 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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 767,500

5 sales · Mean £ 768,700

Semi-Detached

£ 940,000

1 sales · Mean £ 940,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO43 7AF has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Public order9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3

school Local Schools

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St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School

Good64 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • FOX AND HOUNDS0.3 km
  • THE MAILMANS ARMS0.3 km
  • THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.3 km
  • NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB1.0 km
  • WATERLOO ARMS0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.3 km
  • DOLCE VITA0.2 km
  • INDIAN FUSION0.4 km
  • LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.4 km
  • MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
  • TESCO0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • NEW FOREST FINEST0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.1 km
  • AVALON HOUSE B&B0.1 km
  • FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.2 km
  • ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.7 km
  • PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.4 km
  • FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.2 km
  • FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.3 km
  • HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.3 km
  • LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashurst New Forest4.0 km
  • Beaulieu Road5.6 km
  • Brockenhurst6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Penny Farthing Hotel0.1 km
  • Pikes Hill0.2 km
  • Wellands Road0.2 km
  • Pikes Hill0.2 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.3 km