The Boltons is in Milford On Sea, Lymington and in New Forest district. SO41 0PU is located in the Milford & Hordle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest West. This postcode has been in use since 1986-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Boltons, Milford On Sea, Lymington, SO41 0PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO41 0PW, SO41 0AS, SO41 0XL, SO41 0SY, SO41 0PX, SO41 0WX, SO41 0UR, SO41 0SZ, SO41 0EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SO41 0PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.2% | 53% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 42.8% | 47% | 4.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SO41 0PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 13.5% | 12.5% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -25.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 58.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 15.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30% | 38% | 8.0% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 42.4% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 16.5% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 13.5% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 11.9% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.2% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 42.9% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.4% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 93% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 93.6% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 76.7% | 16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Boltons was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Lymington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Boltons has the 14th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Lymington and the 101st lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Fox, 5 The Boltons, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-07-18 | £639,257 |
| 7 The Boltons, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-09-22 | £686,152 |
| 2 The Boltons, Lymington, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-06-29 | £545,528 |
| 6 The Boltons, Lymington, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2021-05-25 | £616,324 |
| Muddy Fox, 5 The Boltons, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £571,000 | 2021-05-20 | £625,477 |
SO41 0PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in SO41 0PU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 69% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 210 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School Lymington Road , Milford-on-Sea SO41 0RF | 4out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School Hordle Lane , Hordle SO41 0FB | 4out of 4 | 4,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Infant School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 3out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 2out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 83a Ramley Road , Pennington SO41 8GY | 3out of 4 | 4,799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestlands School North Street , Pennington SO41 8FZ | 3out of 4 | 4,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durlston Court School Becton Lane , Barton-on-Sea BH25 7AQ | - not rated | 5,147 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY'S PANTRY TEAROOM | 46 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 425 yd | |
| SALTWATER | 60 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 425 yd | |
| RAY'S ITALIAN KITCHEN | 11 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 433 yd | |
| BRITANNIA THAI | 1 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 433 yd | |
| NEEDLES EYE CAFE | HURST ROAD, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILFORD TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB | LUCERNE ROAD, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 193 yd | |
| THE WASH HOUSE MICRO ALE PUB | 27 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 433 yd | |
| THE SMUGGLERS INN | 88 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 547 yd | |
| MILFORD ON SEA CLUB LTD | 67 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PICKLED WEASEL | 54 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 425 yd | |
| MISTER PINK'S | 6 CHURCH HILL, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 530 yd | |
| THE KIOSK | NFDC CAR PARK HORDLE CLIFF, CLIFF ROAD | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 45 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 547 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Tennis And Squash Club LUCERNE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 264 yd |
| Barnes Lane Recreation Ground BARNES LANE RECREATION GROUND BARNES LANE RECREATION GROUND BARNES LANE | grass pitches | 919 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.