Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SO45 1BD House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

214

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO45 1BD spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SO45 1BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Calshot in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Fawley, Blackfield and Langley ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SO45 1BD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00116948 (shared with 56 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 1BD. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
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.

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

SO45 1BD has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamble6.2 km
  • Netley6.6 km
  • East Cowes6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Ower Corner0.3 km
  • Ower Corner0.3 km
  • Badminston Drove0.5 km
  • Badminston Drove0.5 km