How much do houses cost in SO42 7QN?

The average property price in SO42 7QN is currently around £810k.

What is the population of SO42 7QN?

The population for the SO42 7QN area is approximately 436 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

DILTON, SO42 7QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DILTON, SO42 7QN.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO42 7QN 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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7/10

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6/10

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2/10

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Area Character

SO42 7QN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £810k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £810k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SO42 7QN is a well-regarded residential area on Dilton, 0.2km from Dilton 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 7QN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £810k. 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 7QN are sourced from Output Area E00116859 (shared with 55 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 7QN. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%

Asian / British Asian1.2%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 1%

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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 810,000

1 sales · Mean £ 810,000

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Brockenhurst2.7 km
Beaulieu Road5.2 km
Lymington Town5.6 km