Broad Lane is in Lymington and in New Forest district. SO41 3QN is located in the Lymington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest West. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broad Lane, Lymington, SO41 3QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO41 3QP, SO41 3QW, SO41 3AB, SO41 3TA, SO41 3QR, SO41 3QU, SO41 3TG, SO41 3TH, SO41 3PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO41 3QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% 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 | 22.3% | 17.1% | -5.2% | 37.9% | -20.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 63% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 46.7% | 43.8% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 7.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 11.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.5% | 44.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.7% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.9% 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 | 89.8% | 91.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 91.9% | 2.1% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.3% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.4% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Lane was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge and the 108th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Broad Lane, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2024-04-30 | £780,802 |
| 3 Broad Lane, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2023-11-22 | £762,853 |
| 23 Broad Lane, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-06-26 | £703,835 |
| 7 Broad Lane, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £717,000 | 2020-12-02 | £778,984 |
| 1 Broad Lane, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2016-10-12 | £866,421 |
SO41 3QN 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 3QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 97 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington Church of England Infant School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP | 4out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymington Junior School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Infant School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 2out of 4 | 1,403 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 | 2,570 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walhampton School , SO41 5ZG | - not rated | 1,946 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Vicars Hill , Boldre SO41 5QB | - not rated | 2,581 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House School Rope Hill , Boldre SO41 8NE | - not rated | 3,680 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAVEN BAR & RESTAURANT | LYMINGTON YACHT HAVEN, KINGS SALTERN ROAD | 594 yd | |
| LANES OF LYMINGTON | ASHLEY LANE, LYMINGTON | 629 yd | |
| CAFE AROMA TRES BON | 22 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON | 678 yd | |
| HOXTON BAKEHOUSE | 40 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON | 692 yd | |
| THE TINKER'S GRANDDAUGHTER | 20 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FISHERMANS REST | ALL SAINTS ROAD, LYMINGTON | 434 yd | |
| MAYFLOWER HOTEL | KINGS SALTERN ROAD, LYMINGTON | 594 yd | |
| LYMINGTON TOWN SAILING CLUB | BATH ROAD, LYMINGTON | 618 yd | |
| ROYAL LYMINGTON YACHT CLUB | BATH ROAD, LYMINGTON | 618 yd | |
| LYMINGTON BRITISH LEGION CLUB LIMITED | HAIGH HOUSE, 22A HIGH STREET | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYMINGTON SEA WATER BATHS KIOSK | BATH ROAD, LYMINGTON | 618 yd | |
| MINES A PASTY LTD | 9 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON | 712 yd | |
| TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS AND JACQUI ICE CREAM | 6 QUAY STREET, LYMINGTON | 739 yd | |
| BUBBLE SHACK | 6 QUAY HILL, LYMINGTON | 743 yd | |
| DRIFTERS | 8 QUAY STREET, LYMINGTON | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKS & SPENCER | 4-5 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 875 yd | |
| WAITROSE | STANFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lymington Sea Water Baths BATH ROAD | swimming pool | 740 yd |
| Woodside Park WOODSIDE GARDENS STORAGE DEPOT WOODSIDE GARDENS STORAGE DEPOT ROOKES LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Town Ground Avenue Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.