SO45 1BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Calshot Beach, 0.3km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 55, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00116948 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALSHOT BEACH, SO45 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALSHOT BEACH, SO45 1BS.
214
55
£ 42,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SO45 1BS — age 55, 59% ownership, 40% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO45 1BS. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO45 1BS has low crime rates — 17 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- BLUEBIRD CAFE0.0 km
- CALSHOT CAFE0.0 km
- HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL CALSHOT ACTIVITIES CENTRE0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Cowes5.9 km
- Hamble7.0 km
- Netley7.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Beach0.1 km
- Calshot Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SO451BS · Data under Open Government Licence