Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

MIDDLE ROAD, SO41 9LZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLE ROAD, SO41 9LZ.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SO41 9LZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO41 9LZ combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£402k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £402k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SO41 9LZ is a sought-after residential area on Middle Road, 0.5km from Pennington in Lymington. Administratively it sits within Lymington Town ward and the New Forest West constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO41, SO41 9LZ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k. 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 9LZ are sourced from Output Area E00117083 (shared with 16 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 9LZ. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 344,500

2 sales · Mean £ 344,500

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

SO41 9LZ has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences40
Public order13
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Pennington Infant School

Good78 pupils0.5 km
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Pennington Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement162 pupils0.5 km
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Lymington Junior School

Good245 pupils0.6 km
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Lymington Church of England Infant School

Outstanding178 pupils0.6 km
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Priestlands School

Good1254 pupils0.6 km
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Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School

Outstanding97 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • JENNINGS & SON0.3 km
  • MCCOLLS1.0 km
  • ONE STOP STORE LTD0.7 km
  • SUSHI DAILY0.3 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • HIGHFIELD BED AND BREAKFAST LTD0.2 km
  • PARK AVENUE B&B0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • BOROUGH ARMS LTD0.6 km
  • KINGS ARMS0.4 km
  • LYMINGTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD0.5 km
  • PENNINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB0.7 km
  • THE MUSKETEER0.6 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • BRIDGES OF LYMINGTON0.5 km
  • MONKEY BREWHOUSE1.0 km
  • RIVAAZ0.5 km
  • THE HIDDEN YARD0.5 km
  • THE MAGIC DUCK0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • MARKS & SPENCER0.5 km
  • WAITROSE0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • BALKAN GRILL & PIZZA0.4 km
  • DOMINO'S PIZZA0.4 km
  • FOREST TANDOORI INDIAN TAKEAWAY1.0 km
  • HAPPY TIMES0.9 km
  • LYMINGTON KEBAB AND PIZZA0.4 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lymington0.9 km
  • Lymington Town1.2 km
  • Lymington Pier1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Southern Road0.1 km
  • Leigh Park0.2 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Southampton Road0.3 km
  • Southampton Road0.3 km