Is SO45 1AD a safe place to live?

Yes, SO45 1AD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SO45 1AD?

The population for the SO45 1AD area is approximately 159 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SO45 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO45 1AD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

159

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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4/10

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10/10

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Area Character

SO45 1AD is an established family neighbourhood — 55% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO45 1AD is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Lepe in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SO45 1AD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00116868 (shared with 21 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 SO45 1AD. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%

Asian / British Asian1.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 0%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SO45 1AD has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and robbery. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour1

Robbery1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

LEPE COUNTRY PARK0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

East Cowes5.8 km
Hamble9.9 km
Netley10.1 km

Bus Stops

Lepe Beach0.4 km
Lepe Beach0.4 km