SO41 0AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Hordle in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Hordle ward and the New Forest West constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO41 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00117039 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SO41 0AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO41 0AJ.
294
55
£ 44,800 /yr
37%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO41 0AJ spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. 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 SO41 0AJ. The average age is 54.8. 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 2026-02)
SO41 0AJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
Ashley Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- STEPPING STONES B & B0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC HORDLE0.3 km
- THE THREE BELLS (BREWERS FAYRE)0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- CO-OP0.7 km
- HORDLE GARAGE0.9 km
- R D BURDEN0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- HORDLE CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Milton2.9 km
- Sway3.5 km
- Lymington4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Stopples Lane0.3 km
- Nursery Close0.3 km
- Nursery Close0.3 km
- Westmorland Court0.4 km
- Cottagers Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO410AJ · Data under Open Government Licence