Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

LYNDHURST ROAD, SO42 7RL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNDHURST ROAD, SO42 7RL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 7RL 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 7RL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £527k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 22.1% year-on-year.

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

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

Day-to-day life in SO42 7RL has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £527k, up 22.1% 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 7RL 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 7RL. 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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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 442,500

4 sales · Mean £ 464,250

Semi-Detached

£ 470,000

2 sales · Mean £ 470,000

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

SO42 7RL 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 offences24
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 STORE0.0 km
  • THE BAKEHOUSE0.4 km
  • THE FOOD RESCUE KITCHEN0.6 km
  • VILLAGE BUTCHERS0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • CAREYS MANOR HOTEL & SENSPA0.2 km
  • COTTAGE LODGE HOTEL0.3 km
  • THATCHED COTTAGE HOTEL0.1 km
  • THE CLOUD HOTEL0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • BROCKENHURST FOOTBALL CLUB0.4 km
  • COMMONERS WINE BAR0.4 km
  • FORESTERS ARMS0.1 km
  • THE HUNTSMAN OF BROCKENHURST0.2 km
  • THE SNAKECATCHER PUB0.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • ALBERO0.0 km
  • BRITANNIA THAI0.0 km
  • DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE0.4 km
  • ENZEE'S0.3 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

  • Brockenhurst0.3 km
  • Sway4.7 km
  • Beaulieu Road6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Foresters Arms0.1 km
  • The Foresters Arms0.1 km
  • Brockenhurst College0.2 km
  • Brockenhurst Station0.2 km
  • Brockenhurst Rail Station0.2 km