SO42 7RB is a sought-after residential area on Brookley Road, 0.2km from Brockenhurst 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 7RB offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 54 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £743k. 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 7RB are sourced from Output Area E00116856 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKLEY ROAD, SO42 7RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKLEY ROAD, SO42 7RB.
294
54
£ 56,100 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO42 7RB spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO42 7RB. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 925,000
3 sales · Mean £ 735,666
Flat
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 303,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO42 7RB has low crime rates — 25 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 KITCHEN0.5 km
- VILLAGE BUTCHERS0.0 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 CLUB0.3 km
- COMMONERS WINE BAR0.0 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 CAFE0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- A AND R BEARDSMORE LTD TA RAINBOW FISH BAR0.3 km
- NEW CHINA CHEF0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockenhurst0.4 km
- Sway4.5 km
- Beaulieu Road6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gates Garage0.1 km
- Gates Garage0.1 km
- Brockenhurst Primary School0.3 km
- Brockenhurst Primary School0.3 km
- The Foresters Arms0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO427RB · Data under Open Government Licence