SO45 1AE is a mixed residential area on Inchmery Lane, 1.1km from Exbury, Lower in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Brockenhurst and Forest South East ward and the New Forest East constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00116868 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
INCHMERY LANE, SO45 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for INCHMERY LANE, SO45 1AE.
159
48
£ 47,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SO45 1AE's 55% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO45 1AE. The average age is 47.9. 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.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes7.5 km
- Hamble10.3 km
- Netley10.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SO451AE · Data under Open Government Licence