Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

ST MICHAELS CLOSE, SO45 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MICHAELS CLOSE, SO45 1AP.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO45 1AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO45 1AP's 59% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £432k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

SO45 1AP is a sought-after residential area on St Michaels Close, 0.4km from Blackfield in Blackfield and Langley. Administratively it sits within Fawley, Blackfield and Langley ward and the New Forest East constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00116952 (shared with 27 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 1AP. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

3 sales · Mean £ 418,133

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

SO45 1AP has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour15
Shoplifting13
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Blackfield Primary School

Good454 pupils0.3 km
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Fawley Infant School

Good58 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • BLACKFIELD NEWS0.3 km
  • THE BLACKFIELD BAKER L.T.D0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • WALCOT HOUSE0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • BLACKFIELD AND LANGLEY FOOTBALL CLUB0.7 km
  • FAWLEY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SOCIAL CLUB LTD0.4 km
  • NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • LINE OUT SHACK0.8 km
  • NEW FOREST BISTRO0.3 km
  • WENDY'S CAFE0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • SAINSBURY'S0.4 km
  • TESCO0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • CHUTNEY'S INDIAN TAKEAWAY0.4 km
  • G Js PLAICE0.3 km
  • ZOUTORIAS0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamble6.5 km
  • Netley6.6 km
  • Bursledon8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Furzey Close0.2 km
  • Blackfield Crossroads0.2 km
  • Forresters Road0.3 km
  • Blackfield Crossroads0.3 km
  • Heather Road0.3 km