Kings Close, Lymington, SO41 9LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO41 9LU 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	54.1%	51.2%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	45.9%	48.8%	2.9%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 9LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% 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	27.5%	28.1%	0.6%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	56.2%	1.0%	44.2%	12.0%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.1%	1.2%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	7.6%	8.7%	1.1%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	7.4%	5.8%	-1.6%	6.1%	-0.3%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.4%	54.8%	1.4%	48.4%	6.4%
Good health	34.9%	34.8%	-0.1%	33.6%	1.2%
Fair health	7.6%	8.6%	1.0%	12.7%	-4.1%
Bad health	3.4%	1.2%	-2.2%	4.0%	-2.8%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.5%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.7%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.9%	12.8%	-3.1%	18.2%	-5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	8.7%	-3.2%	9.6%	-0.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	11.4%	-3.9%	13.4%	-2.0%
Apprenticeship	4%	5.8%	1.8%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.9%	15.5%	3.6%	16.9%	-1.4%
Degree or Similar	36.8%	44.9%	8.1%	33.8%	11.1%
Other	4.2%	0.9%	-3.3%	2.8%	-1.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	98.6%	98%	-0.6%	81.4%	16.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.4% 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	92.4%	92.4%	0.0%	83.2%	9.2%
European Union	2.8%	3.9%	1.1%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.9%	0.2%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.5%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%
British Overseas	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.4%	91.5%	-0.9%	83.2%	8.3%
10+ Years	0.5%	5.6%	5.1%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	1.6%	1%	-0.6%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.8%	1.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	3.7%	0.2%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.2%	76.7%	7.5%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Other Europe	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.4%	37.2%	2.2%
Christian	52.7%	46.2%	6.5%
Not answered	7.9%	6.0%	1.9%

Safety

Is Kings Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Close was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% lower than the Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Kings Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge and the 76th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,000

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SO41 9LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kings Close are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for New Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kings Close, Lymington, SO41 9LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO41 9LU

Average Price
£551,422

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£551,422

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kings Close

Average Price
£613,723

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£613,723

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kings CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Kings Close, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£555,000	2024-11-29	£549,681
1 Kings Close, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2022-10-26	£561,527
3 Kings Close, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£390,000	2008-01-10	£608,557
3 Kings Close, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£167,250	1999-07-30	£624,669
1 Kings Close, Lymington, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building	£142,500	1997-01-30	£724,180

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO41 9LU

Employment

SO41 9LU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SO41 9LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	115
Retired	110
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	9
Other	8
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Education	34
Human health and social work activities	20
Other	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Manufacturing	16
Construction	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	6
Information and communication	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lymington Junior School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP	3out of 4	517 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lymington Church of England Infant School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP	4out of 4	688 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pennington Infant School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX	3out of 4	757 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pennington Church of England Junior School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX	2out of 4	757 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	1,177 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priestlands School North Street , Pennington SO41 8FZ	3out of 4	959 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Southlands School Vicars Hill , Boldre SO41 5QB	- not rated	2,098 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walhampton School , SO41 5ZG	- not rated	2,137 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hill House School Rope Hill , Boldre SO41 8NE	- not rated	2,635 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
BRIDGES OF LYMINGTON	25 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON	655 yd
RIVAAZ	7 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON	691 yd
THE HIDDEN YARD	11 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON	691 yd
VISTAS CAFE	ST THOMAS CHURCH, ST THOMAS STREET	738 yd
MONKEY BREWHOUSE	167 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, LYMINGTON	815 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
THE TOWNHOUSE	STANFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON	544 yd
BOROUGH ARMS LTD	39 AVENUE ROAD, LYMINGTON	566 yd
THE SAIL INN	QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON	574 yd
KINGS ARMS	ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON	654 yd
LYMINGTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB LTD	WISTARIA, 32 ST THOMAS STREET	655 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
LYMINGTON KEBAB AND PIZZA	5 QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON	562 yd
BALKAN GRILL & PIZZA	6 QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON	573 yd
DOMINO'S PIZZA	15 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON	654 yd
PENNINGTON FISH & CHIPS	THE SQUARE, PENNINGTON	910 yd
WADE & WALLOW	5 NEW STREET, LYMINGTON	947 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
WAITROSE	STANFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON		544 yd
MARKS & SPENCER	4-5 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON		691 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Town Ground Avenue Road	grass pitches, tennis courts	564 yd
Pennington Recreation Ground Lodge Road	grass pitches	787 yd
Lymington Health & Leisure NORTH STREET	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	824 yd
Pennington Junior School PRIESTLANDS ROAD	grass pitches	829 yd
Priestlands School NORTH STREET	grass pitches	907 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SO41 9LU