SO42 7AF is a sought-after residential area on The Rise, 0.2km from Brockenhurst in Brockenhurst. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.
For serious buyers, SO42 7AF is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 81% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £633k, up 24.0% 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 SO42 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00116857 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE RISE, SO42 7AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RISE, SO42 7AF.
294
59
£ 56,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO42 7AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SO42 7AF is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £633k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 24.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO42 7AF. The average age is 58.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 667,500
32 sales · Mean £ 646,571
Terraced
£ 570,000
1 sales · Mean £ 570,000
Semi-Detached
£ 598,500
1 sales · Mean £ 598,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO42 7AF has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- DAY LEWIS PHARMACY0.0 km
- PREMIER CONVENIENCE STORE0.4 km
- THE BAKEHOUSE0.0 km
- THE FOOD RESCUE KITCHEN0.4 km
- VILLAGE BUTCHERS0.1 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- CAREYS MANOR HOTEL & SENSPA0.5 km
- COTTAGE LODGE HOTEL0.2 km
- FOREST PARK COUNTRY HOTEL0.7 km
- THATCHED COTTAGE HOTEL0.3 km
- THE CLOUD HOTEL0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- BROCKENHURST FOOTBALL CLUB0.4 km
- COMMONERS WINE BAR0.1 km
- FORESTERS ARMS0.3 km
- THE HUNTSMAN OF BROCKENHURST0.5 km
- THE SNAKECATCHER PUB0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- ALBERO0.4 km
- BRITANNIA THAI0.4 km
- DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE0.0 km
- ENZEE'S0.4 km
- HARD BROCK CAFE0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- A AND R BEARDSMORE LTD TA RAINBOW FISH BAR0.3 km
- NEW CHINA CHEF0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockenhurst0.4 km
- Sway4.4 km
- Beaulieu Road6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Gates Garage0.1 km
- Gates Garage0.1 km
- Brockenhurst Primary School0.3 km
- Brockenhurst Primary School0.3 km
- Brockenhurst Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO427AF · Data under Open Government Licence