Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

HILLARY CLOSE, SO43 7DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLARY CLOSE, SO43 7DB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

332

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO43 7DB 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SO43 7DB is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 14.8% year-on-year.

home £381,666 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO43 7DB is a safe, established residential area on Hillary Close, 0.1km from Clayhill in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, down 14.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00183035 (shared with 28 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 7DB. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

3 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

SO43 7DB has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School

Good64 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • ANGELS FARM HOUSE0.9 km
  • CLAYHILL HOUSE0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • THE CROWN STIRRUP0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • ANISSA'S THAI KITCHEN1.0 km
  • NEW FOREST HERITAGE CENTRE1.0 km
  • INDIAN FUSION1.0 km
  • LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashurst New Forest4.3 km
  • Beaulieu Road4.8 km
  • Brockenhurst5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Crown Stirrup0.1 km
  • The Crown Stirrup0.1 km
  • Foxlease0.2 km
  • Foxlease0.2 km
  • Clay Hill Schools0.4 km