SO43 7AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Pikes Hill, 0.3km from Pikes Hill in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO43 7AS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £400k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7AS are sourced from Output Area E00117107 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PIKES HILL, SO43 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIKES HILL, SO43 7AS.
142
54
£ 54,200 /yr
38%
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
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in SO43 7AS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO43 7AS. The average age is 54.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO43 7AS has low crime rates — 29 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
6 nearby- FOX AND HOUNDS0.5 km
- THE MAILMANS ARMS0.5 km
- THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.5 km
- WATERLOO ARMS0.0 km
- THE SWAN INN0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.5 km
- DOLCE VITA0.4 km
- INDIAN FUSION0.6 km
- LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.6 km
- MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.5 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.5 km
- TESCO0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NEW FOREST FINEST0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.2 km
- AVALON HOUSE B&B0.2 km
- FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.0 km
- ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.8 km
- PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.4 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.6 km
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.4 km
- FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.5 km
- HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.5 km
- LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashurst New Forest4.0 km
- Beaulieu Road5.7 km
- Brockenhurst6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pikes Hill0.1 km
- Pikes Hill0.1 km
- Penny Farthing Hotel0.3 km
- Broughton Road0.3 km
- Broughton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO437AS · Data under Open Government Licence