SO43 7BE is a safe, established residential area on High Street, 0.3km from Custards in Lyndhurst. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SO43 7BE offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £196k, down 6.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00117110 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, SO43 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, SO43 7BE.
238
43
£ 54,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO43 7BE 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.
Area Character
SO43 7BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO43 7BE. The average age is 42.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 210,000
6 sales · Mean £ 206,666
Terraced
£ 167,500
2 sales · Mean £ 167,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO43 7BE has low crime rates — 30 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 HOUNDS0.0 km
- THE MAILMANS ARMS0.0 km
- THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.0 km
- NEW FOREST GOLF CLUB0.9 km
- WATERLOO ARMS0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.0 km
- DOLCE VITA0.1 km
- INDIAN FUSION0.1 km
- LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.1 km
- MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.0 km
- TESCO0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- NEW FOREST FINEST0.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.3 km
- AVALON HOUSE B&B0.3 km
- FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.5 km
- ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.6 km
- PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.1 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.1 km
- FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.2 km
- FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.0 km
- HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.1 km
- LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashurst New Forest4.0 km
- Beaulieu Road5.3 km
- Brockenhurst6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Wellands Road0.1 km
- Library Car Park0.1 km
- Penny Farthing Hotel0.2 km
- The Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO437BE · Data under Open Government Licence