Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

THE OSTLERS, SO41 0FT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE OSTLERS, SO41 0FT.

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

381

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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7/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SO41 0FT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £412k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 6.2% year-on-year.

home £412,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO41 0FT is a safe, established residential area on The Ostlers, 0.6km from Hordle in Hordle. Administratively it sits within Hordle ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO41, SO41 0FT offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, up 6.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO41 0FT are sourced from Output Area E00117047 (shared with 15 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 0FT. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 400,000

3 sales · Mean £ 391,000

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

SO41 0FT has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School

Outstanding330 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • STEPPING STONES B & B0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC HORDLE0.2 km
  • THE THREE BELLS (BREWERS FAYRE)0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • CO-OP0.8 km
  • HORDLE GARAGE0.6 km
  • R D BURDEN0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • HORDLE CHINESE TAKEAWAY0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sway3.0 km
  • New Milton3.2 km
  • Lymington4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodcock Lane0.2 km
  • Woodcock Lane0.2 km
  • Cottagers Lane0.3 km
  • Cottagers Lane0.3 km
  • Nursery Close0.3 km