What is the population of SO45 1AJ?

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

Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

LEPE FARM COTTAGES, SO45 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEPE FARM COTTAGES, SO45 1AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 1AJ 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 1AJ is a mixed residential area on Lepe Farm Cottages, 1.4km 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 1AJ 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.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1AJ 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 1AJ. 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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train Transport Links

Train Stations

East Cowes7.0 km
Hamble9.4 km
Netley9.5 km