SO45 1BW is a mixed residential area on Badminston Drove, 0.2km from Sprat's Down in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Fawley, Blackfield and Langley ward and the New Forest East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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.
Property: Prices average £585k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00116948 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADMINSTON DROVE, SO45 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADMINSTON DROVE, SO45 1BW.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO45 1BW combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£585k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO45 1BW. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
school Local Schools
Fawley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamble6.4 km
- Netley6.8 km
- East Cowes7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Badminston Drove0.5 km
- Badminston Drove0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO451BW · Data under Open Government Licence