Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, SO43 7BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 7BU 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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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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Area Character

SO43 7BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £352k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £352k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 93.4% year-on-year.

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

SO43 7BU is a sought-after residential area on Southampton Road, 0.6km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO43, SO43 7BU offers 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 93.4% year-on-year. 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 7BU 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 7BU. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 249,250

7 sales · Mean £ 226,178

Detached

£ 587,500

2 sales · Mean £ 587,500

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

SO43 7BU has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School

Good64 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • FOX AND HOUNDS0.9 km
  • THE MAILMANS ARMS0.9 km
  • THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.9 km
  • NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB0.0 km
  • THE WHITE RABBIT0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.9 km
  • DOLCE VITA0.9 km
  • INDIAN FUSION0.8 km
  • LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.8 km
  • PASSAGE TO INDIA0.9 km
  • + 13 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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.9 km
  • AVALON HOUSE B&B0.9 km
  • ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.3 km
  • PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.9 km
  • THE RUFUS HOUSE0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.8 km
  • FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.9 km
  • HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.9 km
  • LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.9 km
  • ROLYS FUDGE PANTRY LYNDHURST0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashurst New Forest3.1 km
  • Beaulieu Road4.7 km
  • Brockenhurst6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Thatched Cottage Park0.1 km
  • Thatched Cottage Park0.1 km
  • Queens Road0.3 km
  • Queens Road0.4 km