SO43 7BB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on High Street, 0.5km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
For families considering a move, SO43 7BB 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £479k, down 51.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7BB are sourced from Output Area E00117100 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SO43 7BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SO43 7BB.
219
52
£ 54,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO43 7BB 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
SO43 7BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £479k, 65% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £479k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 51.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO43 7BB. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 215,000
7 sales · Mean £ 258,142
Semi-Detached
£ 575,000
2 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO43 7BB 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
6 nearby- FOX AND HOUNDS0.2 km
- THE MAILMANS ARMS0.2 km
- THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.2 km
- WATERLOO ARMS0.4 km
- THE SWAN INN0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.2 km
- DOLCE VITA0.2 km
- INDIAN FUSION0.4 km
- LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.4 km
- MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.1 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 HOUSE0.3 km
- AVALON HOUSE B&B0.3 km
- FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.4 km
- ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.8 km
- PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.2 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.4 km
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.0 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 Forest4.1 km
- Beaulieu Road5.5 km
- Brockenhurst6.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Crown Hotel0.0 km
- Wellands Road0.1 km
- Penny Farthing Hotel0.2 km
- Library Car Park0.3 km
- Pikes Hill0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO437BB · Data under Open Government Licence