SO41 9FF is a sought-after residential area on Bankhill Drive, 0.2km from Buckland, Lower in Lymington. Administratively it sits within Buckland ward and the New Forest West constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, down 38.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO41 9FF are sourced from Output Area E00116869 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANKHILL DRIVE, SO41 9FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANKHILL DRIVE, SO41 9FF.
240
41
£ 45,300 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO41 9FF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO41 9FF spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 38.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO41 9FF. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 119,250
10 sales · Mean £ 135,045
Semi-Detached
£ 296,500
8 sales · Mean £ 304,312
Terraced
£ 250,862
12 sales · Mean £ 260,268
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO41 9FF has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lymington Junior School
Lymington Church of England Infant School
Pennington Infant School
Pennington Church of England Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- JENNINGS & SON0.9 km
- SHALLOWMEAD FARM SHOP1.0 km
- MORSE TOAD LTD0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- PARK AVENUE B&B0.6 km
- DURLSTON HOUSE B & B0.7 km
- STUDIO BY THE SEA0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- BOROUGH ARMS LTD0.7 km
- LYMINGTON AMATEUR ROWING CLUB1.0 km
- LYMINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION0.8 km
- THE BOSUN'S CHAIR1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- MABEL'S CAFE1.0 km
- MONKEY BREWHOUSE0.3 km
- CIAO BELLI0.9 km
- LYMINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH0.8 km
- THE OLD SCHOOL CAFE AT ST BARBE1.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lymington Town1.0 km
- Lymington Pier1.7 km
- Lymington1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bank View0.2 km
- Bank View0.2 km
- Campion Way0.2 km
- Marsh Lane0.2 km
- The Monkey House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO419FF · Data under Open Government Licence