Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

SO45 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SO45 1AH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

159

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO45 1AH combines high owner-occupation (55%), strong property values (£522k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £522k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

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

SO45 1AH is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Exbury 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k, down 10.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00116868 (shared with 21 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 SO45 1AH. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 511,000

6 sales · Mean £ 463,752

Terraced

£ 387,500

1 sales · Mean £ 387,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SO45 1AH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • MR EDDY'S RESTAURANT0.2 km
  • NIXS VGFS CAFE0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • RHODO PIZZAS0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes8.5 km
  • Netley9.1 km
  • Hamble9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Exbury Gardens0.1 km
  • Exbury Gardens0.1 km
  • Exbury Gardens0.5 km