SO43 7AW is a sought-after residential area on The Lane, 0.1km from Pikes Hill in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO43, SO43 7AW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £419k. 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 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00117106 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE LANE, SO43 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LANE, SO43 7AW.
225
52
£ 54,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO43 7AW 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
SO43 7AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £419k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £419k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO43 7AW. The average age is 51.9. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 415,000
2 sales · Mean £ 415,000
Semi-Detached
£ 427,000
1 sales · Mean £ 427,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SO43 7AW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. 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
6 nearby- FOX AND HOUNDS0.8 km
- THE MAILMANS ARMS0.8 km
- THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.8 km
- WATERLOO ARMS0.3 km
- THE SWAN INN0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.8 km
- DOLCE VITA0.7 km
- INDIAN FUSION0.9 km
- LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.9 km
- MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.7 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.8 km
- TESCO0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NEW FOREST FINEST0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.5 km
- AVALON HOUSE B&B0.5 km
- FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.3 km
- PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.7 km
- THE CROWN MANOR HOUSE HOTEL0.7 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.9 km
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.7 km
- FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.8 km
- HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.8 km
- LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashurst New Forest4.0 km
- Beaulieu Road5.9 km
- Brockenhurst6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Broughton Road0.2 km
- Broughton Road0.2 km
- Pikes Hill0.3 km
- Pikes Hill0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO437AW · Data under Open Government Licence