Woodlands Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7SF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SO42 7SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.9%	50.8%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49.1%	49.2%	0.1%	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 SO42 7SF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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	18.8%	20.5%	1.7%	37.9%	-17.4%
Married: Opposite sex	63.3%	63.1%	-0.2%	44.2%	18.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Divorced	4.1%	4.5%	0.4%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	12.2%	10.9%	-1.3%	6.1%	4.8%

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 (85.3%) 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	52.4%	56.5%	4.1%	48.4%	8.1%
Good health	27.8%	28.8%	1.0%	33.6%	-4.8%
Fair health	13.1%	10.3%	-2.8%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	4.6%	3.3%	-1.3%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	2.1%	1.1%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

In the area around SO42 7SF this area, 7.7% 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 53.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.7%	7.7%	-7.0%	18.2%	-10.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	9.3%	-2.0%	9.6%	-0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.8%	8.9%	-4.9%	13.4%	-4.5%
Apprenticeship	4.1%	4.8%	0.7%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	12.8%	4.3%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	44.8%	53.4%	8.6%	33.8%	19.6%
Other	2.8%	3.2%	0.4%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
White	98.5%	97.8%	-0.7%	81.4%	16.4%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% 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	94.3%	91.3%	-3.0%	83.2%	8.1%
European Union	1.3%	4.1%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	1%	1.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	2.2%	0.1%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.2%
Oceania	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.3%	90.8%	-3.5%	83.2%	7.6%
10+ Years	0%	7%	7.0%	9.8%	-2.8%
5-10 Years	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.1%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0.5%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0.8%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.8%	76.7%	11.1%
Ireland	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.4%	37.2%	-7.8%
Christian	62.7%	46.2%	16.5%
Muslim	1.6%	6.5%	-4.9%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Woodlands Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodlands Road was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Woodlands Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Brockenhurst & Denny Lodge and the 171st lowest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,100

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SO42 7SF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 1/10 (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) - 1/10 (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 Woodlands Road are based on 16 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 Woodlands Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7SF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SO42 7SF

Average Price
£660,902

Semi-Detached
£650,327

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£692,629

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodlands Road

Average Price
£642,323

Semi-Detached
£629,502

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£697,881

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodlands Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Radnor Woodlands Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2012-04-17	£722,478
Hurlands Woodlands Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£555,000	2010-06-23	£910,696
7 Woodlands Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2007-02-28	£508,881
Hurlands Woodlands Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2006-09-13	£663,673
Brackendene Woodlands Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2006-04-24	£600,286

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SO42 7SF

Employment

SO42 7SF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.

SO42 7SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 SO42 7SF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	120
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	42
Looking after home or family	11
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Professional, scientific and technical activities	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Education	14
Information and communication	11
Manufacturing	8
Other	7
Construction	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Real estate activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brockenhurst Church of England Primary School Sway Road , SO42 7RX	3out of 4	564 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Church of England Primary School West Beams Road , Sway SO41 6AE	4out of 4	3,779 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Gilpin Church of England Primary School Pilley Hill , Boldre SO41 5QG	3out of 4	4,779 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brockenhurst College Lyndhurst Road , SO42 7ZE	- not rated	1,380 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hill House School Rope Hill , Boldre SO41 8NE	- not rated	4,146 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
ENZEE'S	STATION APPROACH, BROCKENHURST	731 yd
WHITE TAILS RESTAURANT	COTTAGE LODGE HOTEL, SWAY ROAD	894 yd
THE BUTTERY AT THE BROCK & BRUIN	25 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST	914 yd
DYNASTY INDIAN CUISINE	57-59 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST	914 yd
THE PADDLE IN THE FOREST	76 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST	947 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
BROKENHURST MANOR GOLF CLUB	SWAY ROAD, BROCKENHURST	362 yd
COMMONERS WINE BAR	66 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST	945 yd
FORESTERS ARMS	10 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST	946 yd
THE SNAKECATCHER PUB	LYNDHURST ROAD, BROCKENHURST	997 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
A AND R BEARDSMORE LTD TA RAINBOW FISH BAR	30 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST		946 yd
GOLDEN CUISINE CHINESE TAKE AWAY	64 BROOKLEY ROAD, BROCKENHURST		947 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club Sway Road	golf	398 yd
Brockenhurst Village Hall HIGHWOOD ROAD		421 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	41.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	41.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	54.78 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	54.78 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	15.6 Mbit/s

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