Fairlea Road is in Lymington and in New Forest district. SO41 9EF is located in the Lymington 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 Fairlea Road, Lymington, SO41 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO41 9EW, SO41 9DE, SO41 9BU, SO41 9NN, SO41 9DF, SO41 9DG, SO41 9EH, SO41 9EG, SO41 9BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO41 9EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 39.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 38.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 13.2% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 42.6% | 44.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 19.2% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 18.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 24% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.2% | 94.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.2% | 90% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.6% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 89.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlea Road was 72.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.9% higher than the Lymington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairlea Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Lymington and the 155th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Fairlea Road, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-08-10 | £413,770 |
| 7A Fairlea Road, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-13 | £224,946 |
| 15 Fairlea Road, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2019-04-17 | £298,811 |
| 6 Fairlea Road, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2015-02-27 | £376,822 |
| 9 Fairlea Road, Lymington, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2013-06-14 | £439,267 |
SO41 9EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymington Junior School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Infant School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 2out of 4 | 1,492 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 | 2,167 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 | 1,471 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 | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Vicars Hill , Boldre SO41 5QB | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House School Rope Hill , Boldre SO41 8NE | - not rated | 2,447 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYMINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH | NEW STREET, LYMINGTON | 329 yd | |
| CIAO BELLI | 4 GOSPORT STREET, LYMINGTON | 340 yd | |
| CAFFEGELATO | 9 ANGEL COURTYARD, HIGH STREET | 410 yd | |
| THE OLD SCHOOL CAFE AT ST BARBE | ST BARBE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, NEW STREET | 455 yd | |
| MAISON CUISINE | 8 ANGEL COURTYARD, HIGH STREET | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYMINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | 18 NEW STREET, LYMINGTON | 294 yd | |
| THE BOSUNS CHAIR | STATION STREET, LYMINGTON | 398 yd | |
| LYMINGTON AMATEUR ROWING CLUB | AINSLIE PLACE, LYMINGTON | 417 yd | |
| BOROUGH ARMS LTD | 39 AVENUE ROAD, LYMINGTON | 447 yd | |
| ANGEL AND BLUE PIG | 108 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADE & WALLOW | 5 NEW STREET, LYMINGTON | 493 yd | |
| DEEP BLUE | 130 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON | 503 yd | |
| MINES A PASTY LTD | 9 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON | 549 yd | |
| BUBBLE SHACK | 6 QUAY HILL, LYMINGTON | 562 yd | |
| DRIFTERS | 8 QUAY STREET, LYMINGTON | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKS & SPENCER | 4-5 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 798 yd | |
| WAITROSE | STANFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Ground Avenue Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 565 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 | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.