Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SOLENT VIEW, SO45 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOLENT VIEW, SO45 1BH.

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

No single demographic signal dominates SO45 1BH — age 55, 59% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Solent View, 0.3km 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 1BH offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BH 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 1BH. 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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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

SO45 1BH has low crime rates — 33 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 offences8
Public order4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • BLUEBIRD CAFE0.6 km
  • CALSHOT CAFE0.5 km
  • HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CALSHOT ACTIVITIES CENTRE0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes6.5 km
  • Hamble6.5 km
  • Netley7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Calshot Close0.1 km
  • Calshot Close0.2 km