Is SO43 7AY a safe place to live?

Yes, SO43 7AY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SO43 7AY?

The average property price in SO43 7AY is currently around £511k.

What is the population of SO43 7AY?

The population for the SO43 7AY area is approximately 225 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

PIKES HILL, SO43 7AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIKES HILL, SO43 7AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

225

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO43 7AY 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.

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6/10

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9/10

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4/10

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4/10

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1/10

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10/10

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1/10

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10/10

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2/10

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Area Character

SO43 7AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £511k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £511k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO43 7AY is a sought-after residential area on Pikes Hill, 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 7AY offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £511k. 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 7AY are sourced from Output Area E00117106 (shared with 18 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 7AY. 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

White / British97.8%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 3%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 456,500

2 sales · Mean £ 456,500

Detached

£ 517,500

8 sales · Mean £ 812,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SO43 7AY has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences8

Anti-social behaviour3

Criminal damage and arson2

Drugs1

school Local Schools

St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School

Good64 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby

FOX AND HOUNDS0.9 km
THE MAILMANS ARMS0.9 km
THE NEW FOREST INN0.9 km
THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.9 km
WATERLOO ARMS0.4 km
+ 2 more

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby

CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.9 km
DOLCE VITA0.7 km
INDIAN FUSION1.0 km
LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN1.0 km
MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.8 km
+ 16 more

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Supermarkets

2 nearby

SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.9 km
TESCO0.9 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

NEW FOREST FINEST0.9 km

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby

LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.6 km
AVALON HOUSE B&B0.6 km
FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.4 km
PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.7 km
THE CROWN MANOR HOUSE HOTEL0.8 km

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Retailers - Other