Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SO45 1BX House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (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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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO45 1BX 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 1BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Stonehills in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Fawley, Blackfield and Langley ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SO45 1BX 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BX 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 1BX. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SO45 1BX has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Fawley Infant School

Good58 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • FALCON INN0.9 km
  • JOLLY SAILOR1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • ALAM SPICE0.9 km
  • EVERGREEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamble6.0 km
  • Netley6.3 km
  • Bursledon7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Badminston Lane0.5 km
  • Badminston Lane0.5 km
  • Stonehills0.5 km