SO45 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pendleton Gardens, 0.7km from Blackfield in Blackfield and Langley. Administratively it sits within Holbury and North Blackfield ward and the New Forest East constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SO45 1DQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k, down 3.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SO45 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00117023 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENDLETON GARDENS, SO45 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENDLETON GARDENS, SO45 1DQ.
258
40
£ 39,500 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SO45 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SO45 1DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SO45 1DQ. The average age is 40.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 225,000
3 sales · Mean £ 232,833
Semi-Detached
£ 254,500
2 sales · Mean £ 254,500
Flat
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SO45 1DQ has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Blackfield Primary School
Cadland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- BLACKFIELD NEWS0.2 km
- THE BLACKFIELD BAKER L.T.D0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- WALCOT HOUSE0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- BLACKFIELD AND LANGLEY FOOTBALL CLUB0.5 km
- FAWLEY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SOCIAL CLUB LTD0.2 km
- NEW FOREST CHILD CARE CIC0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- LINE OUT SHACK0.7 km
- NEW FOREST BISTRO0.2 km
- WENDY'S CAFE0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- SAINSBURY'S0.1 km
- TESCO0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- CHUTNEY'S INDIAN TAKEAWAY0.1 km
- G Js PLAICE0.2 km
- ZOUTORIAS0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hamble6.5 km
- Netley6.6 km
- Bursledon8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Blackfield Crossroads0.1 km
- Blackfield Crossroads0.1 km
- Blackfield Crossroads0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- Forresters Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SO451DQ · Data under Open Government Licence