SO43 7DP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bournemouth Road, 0.8km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
For serious buyers, SO43 7DP is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 80% 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 £535k, down 21.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7DP are sourced from Output Area E00117101 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, SO43 7DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, SO43 7DP.
304
56
£ 54,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
SO43 7DP is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 80% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £535k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO43 7DP. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 535,000
3 sales · Mean £ 515,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO43 7DP has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- FOX AND HOUNDS0.5 km
- THE MAILMANS ARMS0.5 km
- THE NEW FOREST INN0.9 km
- THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.5 km
- WATERLOO ARMS0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.5 km
- DOLCE VITA0.4 km
- INDIAN FUSION0.6 km
- LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.6 km
- MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.5 km
- TESCO0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NEW FOREST FINEST0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.6 km
- ANGELS FARM HOUSE0.8 km
- AVALON HOUSE B&B0.6 km
- FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.6 km
- PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.6 km
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.3 km
- FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.5 km
- HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.4 km
- LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashurst New Forest4.4 km
- Beaulieu Road5.7 km
- Brockenhurst6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Swan Green0.3 km
- The Crown Hotel0.3 km
- Swan Green0.3 km
- Wellands Road0.4 km
- Library Car Park0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO437DP · Data under Open Government Licence