Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

PENTAGON COTTAGES, SO45 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENTAGON COTTAGES, SO45 1EB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

287

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SO45 1EB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £545k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO45 1EB is a safe, established residential area on Pentagon Cottages, 0.7km from Fawley in Blackfield and Langley. Administratively it sits within Fawley, Blackfield and Langley ward and the New Forest East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO45, SO45 1EB offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £545k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00116949 (shared with 14 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 1EB. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 537,500

4 sales · Mean £ 534,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SO45 1EB has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Fawley Infant School

Good58 pupils0.6 km
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Blackfield Primary School

Good454 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • WALCOT HOUSE0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • BLACKFIELD AND LANGLEY FOOTBALL CLUB0.9 km
  • FALCON INN0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • LINE OUT SHACK0.9 km
  • EUREST0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • ALAM SPICE0.7 km
  • EVERGREEN CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamble5.6 km
  • Netley5.7 km
  • Bursledon7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Pentagon0.2 km
  • Infant School0.2 km
  • The Pentagon0.2 km
  • Infant School0.2 km
  • Bevis Close0.4 km