Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

OBERFIELD ROAD, SO42 7QF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OBERFIELD ROAD, SO42 7QF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

281

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO42 7QF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SO42 7QF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £845k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SO42 7QF is a sought-after residential area on Oberfield Road, 0.9km from South Weirs in Brockenhurst. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SO42, SO42 7QF offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £845k. 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 7QF are sourced from Output Area E00116863 (shared with 11 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 7QF. 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 / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 797,500

4 sales · Mean £ 776,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SO42 7QF has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School

Good226 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • BLACK KNOWL0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • FOREST PARK COUNTRY HOTEL0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brockenhurst1.6 km
  • Sway4.3 km
  • Beaulieu Road7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Moorlands Close0.1 km
  • New Forest Drive0.3 km