Beresford Road is in Lymington and in New Forest district. SO41 9JS 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 Beresford Road, Lymington, SO41 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO41 9JU, SO41 9JT, SO41 9JX, SO41 9JR, SO41 9JP, SO41 9JW, SO41 9JQ, SO41 9JN, SO41 9JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO41 9JS 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 | 55.2% | 51.7% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 44.8% | 48.3% | 3.5% | 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 9JS 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 | 23.7% | 16.6% | -7.1% | 37.9% | -21.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 63% | 10.4% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
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 | 34.5% | 39.1% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 23.8% | 18.1% | -5.7% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 30.3% | 18.2% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 5.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 16.7% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 11% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 28.2% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.4% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.3% | 37.2% | -0.9% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beresford Road was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Lymington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beresford Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Lymington and the 137th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside, 14 Beresford Road, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £749,950 | 2022-05-06 | £710,238 |
| 14 Beresford Road, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2020-11-25 | £619,083 |
| 8 Beresford Road, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2020-09-17 | £741,304 |
| 2 Beresford Road, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-03-23 | £412,824 |
| 14 Beresford Road, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2015-09-08 | £407,953 |
SO41 9JS 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 9JS 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 9JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Infant School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 2out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymington Junior School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 83a Ramley Road , Pennington SO41 8GY | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP | 4out of 4 | 997 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 | 1,021 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 | 2,323 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walhampton School , SO41 5ZG | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House School Rope Hill , Boldre SO41 8NE | - not rated | 2,715 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 | 798 yd | |
| BRIDGES OF LYMINGTON | 25 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 909 yd | |
| RIVAAZ | 7 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 942 yd | |
| THE HIDDEN YARD | 11 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 942 yd | |
| MONKEY BREWHOUSE | 167 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, LYMINGTON | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNINGTON SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB | 17 LODGE ROAD, PENNINGTON | 501 yd | |
| THE TOWNHOUSE | STANFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON | 772 yd | |
| THE MUSKETEER | 26 NORTH STREET, PENNINGTON | 798 yd | |
| THE SAIL INN | QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON | 820 yd | |
| BOROUGH ARMS LTD | 39 AVENUE ROAD, LYMINGTON | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENNINGTON FISH & CHIPS | THE SQUARE, PENNINGTON | 753 yd | |
| LYMINGTON KEBAB AND PIZZA | 5 QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON | 805 yd | |
| BALKAN GRILL & PIZZA | 6 QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON | 814 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 15 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAITROSE | STANFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON | 772 yd | |
| MARKS & SPENCER | 4-5 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 942 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pennington Recreation Ground Lodge Road | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Pennington Junior School PRIESTLANDS ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Lymington Health & Leisure NORTH STREET | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 813 yd |
| Town Ground Avenue Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 865 yd |
| Priestlands School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 944 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.