OAKENBROW, SO41 6DY House Prices & Local Information

SO41 6DY is a sought-after residential area on Oakenbrow, 0.7km from Sway in Sway. Administratively it sits within Boldre and Sway ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For serious buyers, SO41 6DY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 94% 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 £750k, down 27.4% 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 6DY are sourced from Output Area E00116820 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.