Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SHAGGS MEADOW, SO43 7BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAGGS MEADOW, SO43 7BN.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

47

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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 7BN 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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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SO43 7BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £660k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £660k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SO43 7BN is a sought-after residential area on Shaggs Meadow, 0.5km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For serious buyers, SO43 7BN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £660k. 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 7BN are sourced from Output Area E00117103 (shared with 9 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 7BN. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 460,000

2 sales · Mean £ 460,000

Detached

£ 440,000

7 sales · Mean £ 501,571

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

SO43 7BN has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Public order9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour7
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School

Good64 pupils0.3 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 CLUB1.0 km
  • WATERLOO ARMS0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.2 km
  • DOLCE VITA0.3 km
  • INDIAN FUSION0.2 km
  • LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.2 km
  • MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.2 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 HOUSE0.5 km
  • AVALON HOUSE B&B0.5 km
  • FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.7 km
  • ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.7 km
  • PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.2 km
  • FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.3 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 Road5.2 km
  • Brockenhurst6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Library Car Park0.1 km
  • The Crown Hotel0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • Wellands Road0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km