Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SPRATTS DOWN, SO45 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRATTS DOWN, SO45 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (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 1BU — 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 1BU is a mixed residential area on Spratts Down, 0.4km from Sprat's Down in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Fawley, Blackfield and Langley ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SO45 1BU 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.



Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BU 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 1BU. 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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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamble6.6 km
  • East Cowes6.8 km
  • Netley7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ower Corner0.4 km
  • Ower Corner0.4 km
  • Badminston Drove0.5 km
  • Badminston Drove0.5 km