Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, SO43 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, SO43 7BQ.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

53

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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 7BQ 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO43 7BQ's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £720k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

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

For serious buyers, SO43 7BQ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £720k. 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00117098 (shared with 60 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 7BQ. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 720,000

1 sales · Mean £ 720,000

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

SO43 7BQ has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Vehicle crime4
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

school Local Schools

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St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School

Good64 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • FOX AND HOUNDS0.5 km
  • THE MAILMANS ARMS0.5 km
  • THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.5 km
  • NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB0.5 km
  • WATERLOO ARMS0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.5 km
  • DOLCE VITA0.5 km
  • INDIAN FUSION0.3 km
  • LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.3 km
  • MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.5 km
  • TESCO0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • NEW FOREST FINEST0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.6 km
  • AVALON HOUSE B&B0.6 km
  • FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.8 km
  • ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.1 km
  • PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.3 km
  • FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.7 km
  • FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.5 km
  • HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.5 km
  • LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.5 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashurst New Forest3.5 km
  • Beaulieu Road4.9 km
  • Brockenhurst6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Queens Road0.1 km
  • Queens Road0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km