Bays Road is in Pennington, Lymington and in New Forest district. SO41 8HN is located in the Pennington 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 Bays Road, Pennington, Lymington, SO41 8HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO41 8JB, SO41 8HL, SO41 9JH, SO41 9JW, SO41 8HQ, SO41 9JX, SO41 9JL, SO41 9JF, SO41 9LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO41 8HN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.2% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.8% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.2% | 33.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 39.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 17% | 14.7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.8% | 39.9% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 23.8% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 20.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 17.3% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 20.3% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 91.7% | 95.1% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 91.4% | 91.2% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 1.4% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 91.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5.3% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bays Road was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Lymington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bays Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Lymington and the 270th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 115.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Bays Road, Lymington, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-01-10 | £381,410 |
| 36 Bays Road, Lymington, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-04-22 | £310,224 |
| 50 Bays Road, Lymington, Hampshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-12-04 | £308,000 |
| 10 Bays Road, Lymington, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-11-01 | £244,588 |
| 8 Bays Road, Lymington, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-09-12 | £244,014 |
SO41 8HN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 8HN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Infant School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 2out of 4 | 570 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 | 767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymington Junior School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP | 4out of 4 | 1,140 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 | 891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southlands School Vicars Hill , Boldre SO41 5QB | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walhampton School , SO41 5ZG | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House School Rope Hill , Boldre SO41 8NE | - not rated | 2,960 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM LEISURE LYMINGTON | NORTH STREET, PENNINGTON | 582 yd | |
| BRIDGES OF LYMINGTON | 25 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 957 yd | |
| RIVAAZ | 7 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 986 yd | |
| THE HIDDEN YARD | 11 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 986 yd | |
| VISTAS CAFE | ST THOMAS CHURCH, ST THOMAS STREET | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB | 17 LODGE ROAD, PENNINGTON | 268 yd | |
| THE MUSKETEER | 26 NORTH STREET, PENNINGTON | 582 yd | |
| THE TOWNHOUSE | STANFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON | 805 yd | |
| THE SAIL INN | QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON | 867 yd | |
| KINGS ARMS | ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNINGTON FISH & CHIPS | THE SQUARE, PENNINGTON | 508 yd | |
| LYMINGTON KEBAB AND PIZZA | 5 QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON | 850 yd | |
| BALKAN GRILL & PIZZA | 6 QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON | 855 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 15 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 938 yd | |
| HAPPY TIMES | 58 SOUTH STREET, PENNINGTON | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE | STANFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON | 805 yd | |
| MARKS & SPENCER | 4-5 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington Recreation Ground Lodge Road | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Pennington Junior School PRIESTLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Lymington Health & Leisure NORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 645 yd |
| Priestlands School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Town Ground Avenue Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 983 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 | 21.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 21.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 21.9% |
| 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 | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.