Lower Buckland Road is in Lymington and in New Forest district. SO41 9NP is located in the Lymington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of New Forest West. This postcode has been in use since 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Buckland Road, Lymington, SO41 9NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SO41 9ER, SO41 9DN, SO41 9SX, SO41 9DX, SO41 9DY, SO41 9EB, SO41 9DL, SO41 9DQ, SO41 9DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO41 9NP 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 | 52.7% | 51.2% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.8% | 1.5% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SO41 9NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 22.8% | 25.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 56.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.9% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) 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 | 50.3% | 57% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.1% | 0.0% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 9.5% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -3.7% |
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.
In the area around SO41 9NP this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.4% | 8.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 18.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 14.6% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 45.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97% | 93.7% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 88.3% | 88.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.5% | 87.5% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 9.9% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 0.3% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Buckland Road was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% lower than the Lymington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Buckland Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Lymington and the 180th lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Alice House, 70 Lower Buckland Road, Lymington, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £138,000 | 2007-01-19 | £184,266 |
| Flat 5 Alice House, 70 Lower Buckland Road, Lymington, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £158,666 | 2007-01-18 | £211,860 |
| Flat 4 Alice House, 70 Lower Buckland Road, Lymington, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £138,000 | 2007-01-17 | £184,266 |
| Flat 3 Alice House, 70 Lower Buckland Road, Lymington, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £158,666 | 2007-01-16 | £211,860 |
| Flat 2 Alice House, 70 Lower Buckland Road, Lymington, Hampshire Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £138,000 | 2007-01-15 | £184,266 |
SO41 9NP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
SO41 9NP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington Junior School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lymington Church of England Infant School Avenue Road , SO41 9GP | 4out of 4 | 369 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Infant School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pennington Church of England Junior School Priestlands Road , Pennington SO41 8HX | 2out of 4 | 1,351 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 | 1,864 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 | 1,409 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 | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands School Vicars Hill , Boldre SO41 5QB | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hill House School Rope Hill , Boldre SO41 8NE | - not rated | 2,276 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 | 463 yd | |
| THE OLD SCHOOL CAFE AT ST BARBE | ST BARBE MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY, NEW STREET | 607 yd | |
| MONKEY BREWHOUSE | 167 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD, LYMINGTON | 627 yd | |
| BOHEMIA | 9 RASHLEY MEWS, LYMINGTON | 644 yd | |
| CAFFEGELATO | 9 ANGEL COURTYARD, HIGH STREET | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOROUGH ARMS LTD | 39 AVENUE ROAD, LYMINGTON | 306 yd | |
| LYMINGTON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | 18 NEW STREET, LYMINGTON | 471 yd | |
| ANGEL AND BLUE PIG | 108 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON | 690 yd | |
| THE BOSUNS CHAIR | STATION STREET, LYMINGTON | 721 yd | |
| THE SIX BELLS | 47-48 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADE & WALLOW | 5 NEW STREET, LYMINGTON | 659 yd | |
| LYMINGTON KEBAB AND PIZZA | 5 QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON | 771 yd | |
| DEEP BLUE | 130 HIGH STREET, LYMINGTON | 778 yd | |
| BALKAN GRILL & PIZZA | 6 QUEEN STREET, LYMINGTON | 785 yd | |
| DOMINO'S PIZZA | 15 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKS & SPENCER | 4-5 ST THOMAS STREET, LYMINGTON | 789 yd | |
| WAITROSE | STANFORD ROAD, LYMINGTON | 811 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Ground Avenue Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 495 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.