Postcode Analysis New Forest, South East

BADMINSTON DROVE, SO45 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADMINSTON DROVE, SO45 1BW.

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SO45 1BW combines high owner-occupation (59%), strong property values (£585k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

SO45 1BW is a mixed residential area on Badminston Drove, 0.2km from Sprat's Down 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.

Property: Prices average £585k.

Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1BW 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 1BW. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 585,000

1 sales · Mean £ 585,000

school Local Schools

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Fawley Infant School

Good58 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • CATCH FABULOUS FISHCAKES0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hamble6.4 km
  • Netley6.8 km
  • East Cowes7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Badminston Drove0.5 km
  • Badminston Drove0.5 km