SO45 1BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stanswood Road, 0.6km 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 1BT offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00116948 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STANSWOOD ROAD, SO45 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STANSWOOD ROAD, SO45 1BT.
214
55
£ 42,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SO45 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO45 1BT. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO45 1BT has low crime rates — 19 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- BLUEBIRD CAFE0.4 km
- CALSHOT CAFE0.5 km
- HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CALSHOT ACTIVITIES CENTRE0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes5.9 km
- Hamble7.1 km
- Netley7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Calshot Close0.4 km
- Calshot Close0.5 km
- The Beach0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO451BT · Data under Open Government Licence