Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SO43 7BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO43 7BZ.

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Population

142

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 54,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

SO43 7BZ has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

SO43 7BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 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 7BZ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents average 54 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7BZ are sourced from Output Area E00117107 (shared with 13 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 SO43 7BZ. 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

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SO43 7BZ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Michael and All Angels CofE Infant School

Good64 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • FOX AND HOUNDS0.7 km
  • THE MAILMANS ARMS0.7 km
  • THE STAG AT LYNDHURST0.7 km
  • WATERLOO ARMS0.3 km
  • THE SWAN INN0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • CHIANG MAI THAI RESTAURANT0.7 km
  • DOLCE VITA0.6 km
  • INDIAN FUSION0.8 km
  • LCP CATERING LIMITED TRADING AS CAFE PARISIEN0.8 km
  • MAD HATTER TEA ROOMS0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE0.7 km
  • TESCO0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • NEW FOREST FINEST0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • LITTLE HAYES GUEST HOUSE0.4 km
  • AVALON HOUSE B&B0.4 km
  • FOREST LODGE HOTEL0.3 km
  • ORMONDE HOUSE HOTEL0.9 km
  • PENNY FARTHING HOTEL0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • BOLTONS BENCH SWEET SHOP0.8 km
  • FOREST EDGE ROASTING CO0.7 km
  • FOREST GLADE ICE CREAM LIMITED0.7 km
  • HAMPSHIRE FOODS LIMITED0.7 km
  • LYNDHURST SWEET SHOP0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ashurst New Forest3.9 km
  • Beaulieu Road5.8 km
  • Brockenhurst6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Broughton Road0.1 km
  • Broughton Road0.1 km
  • Pikes Hill0.2 km
  • Pikes Hill0.2 km