Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

VAGGS LANE, SO41 0FP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VAGGS LANE, SO41 0FP.

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

373

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO41 0FP combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£837k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SO41 0FP is a sought-after residential area on Vaggs Lane, 1.0km from Hordle in Ashley (New Forest). Administratively it sits within Hordle ward and the New Forest West constituency.

For serious buyers, SO41 0FP is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £837k. 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 0FP are sourced from Output Area E00117036 (shared with 13 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 0FP. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 616,000

5 sales · Mean £ 718,200

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

SO41 0FP has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

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Ashley Infant School

Good191 pupils1.3 km
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Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • THE PLOUGH INN1.0 km
  • THE THREE BELLS (BREWERS FAYRE)0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • POP-UP-CAFE0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • CO-OP1.0 km
  • HORDLE GARAGE0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • HORDLE CHINESE TAKEAWAY1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sway2.3 km
  • New Milton2.5 km
  • Lymington5.7 km