Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

FOREST HALL, SO42 7QQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST HALL, SO42 7QQ.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SO42 7QQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SO42 7QQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £455k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SO42 7QQ is a sought-after residential area on Forest Hall, 0.2km from Brockenhurst in Brockenhurst. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.

This is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k. 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 7QQ are sourced from Output Area E00116858 (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 SO42 7QQ. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 440,000

3 sales · Mean £ 435,000

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

SO42 7QQ has low crime rates — 29 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 offences26
Shoplifting15
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School & Pre-School

Good226 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

6 nearby
  • BALMER LAWN HOTEL0.9 km
  • CAREYS MANOR HOTEL & SENSPA0.1 km
  • COTTAGE LODGE HOTEL0.3 km
  • FOREST PARK COUNTRY HOTEL1.0 km
  • THATCHED COTTAGE HOTEL0.1 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • BROCKENHURST FOOTBALL CLUB0.2 km
  • COMMONERS WINE BAR0.4 km
  • FORESTERS ARMS0.1 km
  • THE HUNTSMAN OF BROCKENHURST0.1 km
  • THE SNAKECATCHER PUB0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • ALBERO0.2 km
  • BRITANNIA THAI0.2 km
  • DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE0.4 km
  • ENZEE'S0.4 km
  • HARD BROCK CAFE0.3 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

  • Brockenhurst0.4 km
  • Sway4.7 km
  • Beaulieu Road6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Foresters Arms0.2 km
  • Brockenhurst College0.2 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.2 km
  • Brockenhurst College0.3 km
  • Brockenhurst College0.3 km