SO43 7AL is a sought-after residential area on Clarence Road, 0.2km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO43, SO43 7AL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £451k, up 11.2% year-on-year. 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 SO43 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00117108 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENCE ROAD, SO43 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENCE ROAD, SO43 7AL.
212
50
£ 54,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO43 7AL 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO43 7AL combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£451k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £451k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO43 7AL. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 402,500
4 sales · Mean £ 408,750
Semi-Detached
£ 430,299
4 sales · Mean £ 434,399
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO43 7AL has low crime rates — 31 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 HOUNDS0.3 km
- THE MAILMANS ARMS0.3 km
- THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.3 km
- NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB0.8 km
- WATERLOO ARMS0.3 km
- + 2 more
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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.3 km
- TESCO0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NEW FOREST FINEST0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.1 km
- AVALON HOUSE B&B0.1 km
- FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.3 km
- ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.6 km
- PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.2 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.4 km
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.4 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 Forest3.8 km
- Beaulieu Road5.4 km
- Brockenhurst6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Penny Farthing Hotel0.1 km
- Pikes Hill0.2 km
- Pikes Hill0.2 km
- Wellands Road0.2 km
- The Crown Hotel0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO437AL · Data under Open Government Licence