Is SO45 1AF a safe place to live?

Yes, SO45 1AF 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 1AF?

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

Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SO45 1AF House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1AF 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 1AF is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Exbury 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 1AF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 1AF 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 1AF. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

SO45 1AF has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1

Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

MR EDDY'S RESTAURANT0.1 km
NIXS VGFS CAFE0.4 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

RHODO PIZZAS0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

East Cowes8.8 km
Netley9.3 km
Hamble9.4 km

Bus Stops

Exbury Gardens0.2 km
Exbury Gardens0.2 km
Exbury Gardens0.4 km