Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

BROOKLEY ROAD, SO42 7PY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKLEY ROAD, SO42 7PY.

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

294

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SO42 7PY — age 54, 54% ownership, 29% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £222k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.

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

SO42 7PY is a sought-after residential area on Brookley Road, 0.3km from Brockenhurst in Brockenhurst. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

For serious buyers, SO42 7PY is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £222k, up 3.0% 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 7PY are sourced from Output Area E00116856 (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 SO42 7PY. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.6%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 370,000

4 sales · Mean £ 373,750

Flat

£ 193,000

20 sales · Mean £ 205,400

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

SO42 7PY has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Shoplifting15
Public order6
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School

Good226 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • DAY LEWIS PHARMACY0.4 km
  • PREMIER CONVENIENCE STORE0.1 km
  • THE BAKEHOUSE0.4 km
  • THE FOOD RESCUE KITCHEN0.5 km
  • VILLAGE BUTCHERS0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • CAREYS MANOR HOTEL & SENSPA0.4 km
  • COTTAGE LODGE HOTEL0.2 km
  • THATCHED COTTAGE HOTEL0.1 km
  • THE CLOUD HOTEL0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • BROCKENHURST FOOTBALL CLUB0.4 km
  • COMMONERS WINE BAR0.4 km
  • FORESTERS ARMS0.1 km
  • THE HUNTSMAN OF BROCKENHURST0.4 km
  • THE SNAKECATCHER PUB0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • ALBERO0.1 km
  • BRITANNIA THAI0.1 km
  • DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE0.4 km
  • ENZEE'S0.1 km
  • HARD BROCK CAFE0.5 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • A AND R BEARDSMORE LTD TA RAINBOW FISH BAR0.1 km
  • NEW CHINA CHEF0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockenhurst0.1 km
  • Sway4.5 km
  • Beaulieu Road6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Foresters Arms0.1 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.1 km
  • Brockenhurst Station0.1 km
  • Brockenhurst Rail Station0.1 km
  • Brockenhurst Rail Station0.1 km