SO45 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Calshot 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 55 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00116948 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO45 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO45 1BY.
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 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO45 1BY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO45 1BY has low crime rates — 25 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 FISHCAKES0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- BLUEBIRD CAFE0.2 km
- CALSHOT CAFE0.2 km
- HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CALSHOT ACTIVITIES CENTRE0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes6.1 km
- Hamble6.9 km
- Netley7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Calshot Close0.3 km
- The Beach0.3 km
- Calshot Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO451BY · Data under Open Government Licence