SO43 7DE is a safe, established residential area on Clay Hill, 0.2km from Clayhill in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Lyndhurst ward and the New Forest East constituency.
For families considering a move, SO43 7DE represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £478k.
Census 2021 statistics for SO43 7DE are sourced from Output Area E00183035 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLAY HILL, SO43 7DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLAY HILL, SO43 7DE.
332
48
£ 54,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO43 7DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SO43 7DE's low deprivation rank, 63% ownership, and £478k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £478k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO43 7DE. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 550,000
2 sales · Mean £ 550,000
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
11 sales · Mean £ 414,363
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO43 7DE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- ANGELS FARM HOUSE0.9 km
- CLAYHILL HOUSE0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- THE CROWN STIRRUP0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ashurst New Forest4.5 km
- Beaulieu Road4.8 km
- Brockenhurst5.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Crown Stirrup0.1 km
- The Crown Stirrup0.1 km
- Clay Hill Schools0.2 km
- Clay Hill Schools0.2 km
- Foxlease0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SO437DE · Data under Open Government Licence