Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

HIGH STREET, SO43 7BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SO43 7BH.

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Population

211

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO43 7BH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SO43 7BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £533k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £533k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SO43 7BH is a sought-after residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For serious buyers, SO43 7BH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £533k. 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 7BH are sourced from Output Area E00117109 (shared with 10 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 7BH. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Terraced

£ 229,000

2 sales · Mean £ 229,000

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

2 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

SO43 7BH has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences27
Shoplifting8
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime3

school Local Schools

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St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School

Good64 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • FOX AND HOUNDS0.2 km
  • THE MAILMANS ARMS0.2 km
  • THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.2 km
  • NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB0.7 km
  • WATERLOO ARMS0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.2 km
  • DOLCE VITA0.3 km
  • INDIAN FUSION0.1 km
  • LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.1 km
  • MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • NEW FOREST FINEST0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.4 km
  • AVALON HOUSE B&B0.4 km
  • FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.6 km
  • ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.4 km
  • PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.1 km
  • FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.4 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 Forest3.8 km
  • Beaulieu Road5.1 km
  • Brockenhurst6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • Library Car Park0.2 km
  • Wellands Road0.3 km