SO45 1DT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ashlett Creek, 0.1km from Ashlett in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Fawley, Blackfield and Langley ward and the New Forest East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO45 1DT offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00116948 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASHLETT CREEK, SO45 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHLETT CREEK, SO45 1DT.
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 1DT 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 1DT. 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 2026-01)
SO45 1DT has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Fawley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- FALCON INN0.7 km
- JOLLY SAILOR0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- ALAM SPICE0.7 km
- EVERGREEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamble5.0 km
- Netley5.4 km
- Bursledon6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stonehills0.5 km
- Stonehills0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO451DT · Data under Open Government Licence