Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

LAVENDER GARDENS, SO41 0EY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAVENDER GARDENS, SO41 0EY.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SO41 0EY's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £521k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 18.3% year-on-year.

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

SO41 0EY is a sought-after residential area on Lavender Gardens, 0.5km from Hordle in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Hordle ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO41, SO41 0EY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £521k, up 18.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SO41 0EY are sourced from Output Area E00117037 (shared with 11 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 SO41 0EY. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 521,250

2 sales · Mean £ 521,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SO41 0EY 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils0.7 km
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Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.9 km
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Ashley Junior School

Good251 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • CWK & S ATYEO & SONS0.8 km
  • BARBERS AND BARBELLS0.9 km
  • CO-OP0.2 km
  • HORDLE GARAGE0.8 km
  • R D BURDEN0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC HORDLE0.9 km
  • THE THREE BELLS (BREWERS FAYRE)0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • BOWDELLS BISTRO & BAR0.9 km
  • ROKALIS0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • DAMA PIZZA KEBAB0.9 km
  • HAPPY WOK0.9 km
  • HORDLE CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Milton2.3 km
  • Sway3.2 km
  • Lymington5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Pinewood Road0.1 km
  • Hare Lane0.2 km
  • Hare Lane0.2 km
  • Stopples Lane Shops0.3 km
  • Stopples Lane Shops H&R0.3 km