Solent Way is in Milford On Sea, Lymington and in New Forest district. SO41 0TE 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 Solent Way, Milford On Sea, Lymington, SO41 0TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO41 0TB, SO41 0TD, SO41 0UH, SO41 0QX, SO41 0TF, SO41 0RE, SO41 0TG, SO41 0QY, SO41 0RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO41 0TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.5% | 36.8% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 47.3% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 50.4% | 49.3% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.2% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 15.7% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 20% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 9.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.5% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 22.2% | -1.0% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 99.6% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.7% | 95.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Solent Way was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Lymington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Solent Way has the 27th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Lymington and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Solent Way, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-08-19 | £499,377 |
| 7 Solent Way, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2019-01-18 | £454,338 |
| 15 Solent Way, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-11-15 | £434,625 |
| 19 Solent Way, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2016-12-16 | £407,467 |
| 9 Solent Way, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2016-03-09 | £368,801 |
SO41 0TE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SO41 0TE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Infant School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 2out of 4 | 3,950 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 | 4,162 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School Hordle Lane , Hordle SO41 0FB | 4out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 3,926 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERVEINE FISHMARKET RESTAURANT | 98 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 496 yd | |
| MONSOORI HEIGHTS | 69 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 524 yd | |
| THE PADDLE ON THE GREEN | 4 CHURCH HILL, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 603 yd | |
| THE CAVE | 2 CHURCH HILL, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 604 yd | |
| SALTWATER | 60 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SMUGGLERS INN | 88 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 496 yd | |
| MILFORD ON SEA CLUB LTD | 67 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 524 yd | |
| THE WASH HOUSE MICRO ALE PUB | 27 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 732 yd | |
| MILFORD TENNIS AND SQUASH CLUB | LUCERNE ROAD, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISTER PINK'S | 6 CHURCH HILL, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 603 yd | |
| PICKLED WEASEL | 54 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN CO-OPERATIVE | 45 HIGH STREET, MILFORD-ON-SEA | 524 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Milford Tennis And Squash Club LUCERNE ROAD | squash courts, tennis courts | 813 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.16 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.