SO43 7AA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Romsey Road, 0.4km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
For families considering a move, SO43 7AA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k, up 308.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00117100 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMSEY ROAD, SO43 7AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMSEY ROAD, SO43 7AA.
219
52
£ 54,200 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO43 7AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO43 7AA spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 308.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO43 7AA. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 465,000
3 sales · Mean £ 477,833
Flat
£ 160,000
2 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO43 7AA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- FOX AND HOUNDS0.1 km
- THE MAILMANS ARMS0.1 km
- THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.1 km
- NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB0.9 km
- WATERLOO ARMS0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.1 km
- DOLCE VITA0.0 km
- INDIAN FUSION0.2 km
- LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.2 km
- MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.1 km
- TESCO0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NEW FOREST FINEST0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.2 km
- AVALON HOUSE B&B0.2 km
- FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.4 km
- ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.6 km
- PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.0 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.2 km
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.1 km
- FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.1 km
- HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.1 km
- LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashurst New Forest4.0 km
- Beaulieu Road5.4 km
- Brockenhurst6.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wellands Road0.0 km
- Penny Farthing Hotel0.1 km
- The Crown Hotel0.1 km
- Library Car Park0.2 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO437AA · Data under Open Government Licence