Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

BUS DROVE, SO45 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUS DROVE, SO45 1BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

214

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 42,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO45 1BG spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. £279k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 51.6% year-on-year.

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

SO45 1BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bus Drove, 0.5km from Calshot in New Forest. Administratively it sits within Fawley, Blackfield and Langley ward and the New Forest East constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k, down 51.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00116948 (shared with 56 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 1BG. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 279,750

2 sales · Mean £ 279,750

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

SO45 1BG has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • BLUEBIRD CAFE0.7 km
  • CALSHOT CAFE0.7 km
  • HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CALSHOT ACTIVITIES CENTRE0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Cowes6.4 km
  • Hamble6.7 km
  • Netley7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Calshot Close0.1 km
  • Calshot Close0.2 km
  • Ower Corner0.5 km
  • Ower Corner0.5 km